CHURCH  PSALMIST; 


g.^alm.^  and  ijM^wn^, 


PUBLIC,  SOCIAL,  AND   PRIVATE   USE   OF 
EVANGELICAL   CIIIIISTIANS. 


WITH  SCmEllEST. 


FIFTIETH     EDITION. 


PHILADELPHIA : 
!«sbgtmait  publication  Committee, 

lo3-l  Chestxut  Street. 


F.iUered, 

Acf-oroii)g  to  act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1813, 

BY  MARK  II.  iS'EWxMAN, 

In  the   Clerk's  office  of  the  District  Conrt  of   tiie 

Southern  District  of  New  Yo»k. 


CONTENTS. 


Pr  STAGE , 5— ]9 

Tkg  Psalms lS-254 

The  Scriptures 257 — 26L 

QoD 261—285 

Christ :?S9-362 

?ioLY  gpiRiT. 362—373 

Trinity 373—379 

<\LAnwiNG 379 — oSc?" 

Conviction 383—391 

fxviTiNo 391 — 404 

Fenitential , 404 — AV2 

Conversion , 413—424 

Christian 425 — 4.~*i 

pRAYEPv 478—487 

Revival 487—493 

''>KDINANCSS 493-508 

.Saebath 509—515 

SANCTUAir.- i)19 — ^524 

Ministry 524— 5a< 

Christian  Missions 528 — 537 

tipREA.D  OF  the  Gospel 537—554 

Morning 554— 53S 

Evening 558—564 

'.SORNING  OR  EVENIKS t>64 — 5&j 

»he  Year 566—575 

Death , 575—594 

JODGMKNT 594— 60i? 

tiEAVEN 602—6^ 

IWSJUSSiONS  LSD  DOXOLGGISS 622—62^ 

Supplementary  IIyjins 623— 63c 

Dismissions 686— 6S7 

DozoLOGiES 687—691 

F:&sr  Lines  or  Psalms  avr  Ut-4s< 693— TW 


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http://www.archive.org/details/churchpsalmistOOpres 


PREFACE. 


The  object  of  this  volume  is  to  furnish  the  Churchet 
with  a  complete  Collection  of  Sacred  Songs  for  pub- 
lic worship  ;  and  in  presenting  such  a  work,  when 
so  many,  aiming  at  the  same  end,  are  alreadj'  in 
circulation,  we  seem  to  be  called  upon  3  state  some 
<^6a'=ions  which  have  inlluenced  us  in  this  undertak 
Ins,  and  which  may  have  some  weitrht  with  others. 
The  least  offensive  mode  in  which  this  can  be  done, 
wil!  be  to  give  a  brief  exposition  of  the  pi'inciplea 
which  have  been  kept  in  view  in  its  execution.  An 
outline  is  all  that  will  be  given — for  more  than  this, 
however  much  it  may  be  demanded,  or  however 
rich  in  thought  or  replete  with  practical  wisdom, 
would  be  hardly  ever  read.  A  Preface  is  generally 
deemed  a  very  dull  and  unattractive  part  of  a  Book. 
BO  much  so,  that  if  an  author  had  some  profound 
Becrets  which  he  wished  to  record,  and  yet  preserve 
in  deep  obscurity,  he  might  be  advised,  as  it  regards 
most  readers,  to  commit  them  to  the  safe-keeping 
of  these  neglected  pages.  And  yet  some  persons 
read  a  Preface,  and  for  the  benefit  of  such  this  one 
ts  written. 

The  subjects  of  Lyric  Poetry  and  Psalmody  are 
intimately  and  inseparably  connected,  and  it  is  ni 
vain  to  expect  one  to  exist  in  a  high  state  of  perfec- 
tion without  the  other ;  or  for  either  to  attain  dis- 
tinguished excellence  without  cultivation.  It  mus 
be  acknowledged,  that  ministers  and  churches  hav 
not  studied  this  subject  with  that  attention  which  Jl 
claims,  nor  even  in  relative  proportion  when  com- 
pared with  other  srave  matters  pertaining  to  the 
worship  of  God.  Singing  often  falls  far  below  every 
other  part  of  the  services  of  the  sanctuary,  from  the 
want  of  both  sympathy  and  knowledge,  on  the  pari 
of  the  Church.  Little  is  known  on  the  subject,  and 
Bttle  is  felt  in  relation  to  it.  But  this  is  a  state  a« 
anwise  as  it  is  criminal.  It  is  a  matter  of  vast  an<J 
vital  importance  that  all  who  desire  that  the  public 
Institutions  of  religion  may  make  the  best  imprcH- 
BJon  and  secure  their  highest  results,  and  especially 
that  ministers  of  the  gospel  shou'd  understand  what 
Sacked  Songs  are  adapt  sd  to  ssocial  worship,  and 


6  FliEFACE. 

what  tunes  will  imijart  to  them  tht^  gietiiest  j>jww  • 
and  efficiency.  Koth  of  these  subjecls  should  foiiB 
a  pan  of  christian  instruction,  *and  especially  ut 
iheolosical  trainini^.  A  brief  course  of  Lecture*  v»r 
Lyric  Poetry,  is  luirdly  less  necessary  than  a  <-.oiiTs« 
on  SeJ*m(ini7.ing  and  Pastoral  Theology ;  and  si 
preac'her  nfthe'gospel  should  read  and' study  tu# 
best  Psalms  and  Hymns,  as  an  every-day-business, 
118  he  does  his  Bible,  till  he  is  acquainted  with  their 
fientimenjs,  familiar  with  their  structure  and  imagery, 
and  deeply  imbued  with  their  spirit.  The  advaii- 
tages  of  such  a  course  are  obvious  and  numberless; 
— some  of  them  so  plain  that  they  need  not  lie  spe- 
cified, and  when  taken  collectively,  and  in  all  their 
intellectual  and  moral  relations,  too  many  to  b« 
embraced  in  this  rapid  sketch.  It  is  not  saying  to" 
much  to  ailirm,  that  such  a  discipline  would  er.Iarg* 
a  minister's  kimwledge,  improve  his  taste,  ir.creasa 
his  piety,  refine  his  iniagination,  invigorate  his  elo- 
quence, and  give  him  readiness,  appropriateness 
'i^id  power,  in  the  public  exercises  of  his  profession. 
Ilisi  volu^ne  of  sacred  poetry  should  be  a  Text-Booh 
by  the  side  of  the  Bible,  and  he  should  be  equally 
familiar  with  both.  If  this  were  the  case,  the  ser- 
mon and  singing  would  more  generally  harmoni?t 
in  their  object  and  impressions,  than  th"ey  now  do  , 
the  minister  would  have  to  expend  less  time  in  con- 
sulting numerous  indexes  in  order  to  know  what  (c 
■select';  and  in  the  very  act  oi  reading  the  Psalm  or 
Hymn,  he  would  make  an  impression  which  wonlo 
instruct  the  hearers,  and  give  the  key-note  of  senti- 
ment and  expression  to  the  choir.  How  deficient 
the  ministry  may  be  in  these  respects,  is  matter  di 
opinion  of  which  every  person  wid  judsre  for  himseli 
The  character  of  Psalmody  must  always  le 
affected  by  a  srreat  variety  of  circumstances  whiri" 
need  not  be  adverted  to  in  this  place;  but  nothuig 
has  a  greater  iutluence  to  elevate  or  depress,  uj 
advance  or  retard  its  progress,  than  ihe  Lyric  PoeU"^ 
which  is  em])loyed  in  the  service  of  God.  The  fol- 
lowing defects  inay  easily  be  detected  m  many  o 
the  Psalms  and  hymns  now  in  use.  Some  are  com- 
oosed  on  subjects  unsuiled  to  song — others  are  des- 
itiite  of  a  lyrical  spirit — another  class  lack  simphctty 
ef  design  and  execution- -and  not  a  few  are  of  ai 


i'REFACE  " 

Jinreasonf.ble  length  lor  a  s:ns}e  exercise  of  singing. 
to  remedy  tliese  and  olher  defefts,  and  to  secure  if 
ijoss'ble,  certain  excellencies  which  are  attained  a« 
»et  only  in  part,  are  among  the  objects  of  this  pub- 
ication. 

That  Lyric  Poetry  has  a  f'haracter  of  its  own— that 
t  moves  "in  a  sphere  peculiar  to  itself— and  that  its 
wbjects  are  limited,  rhere  is  no  room  for  doubt.  On 
.hese  points  all  critics  agree.  This  poetry  is  made 
»o  be  sung;  and,  whert  combined  witn  appropriate 
oiusic,  we  have  a  vehicle,  at  once  natural  and  refined, 
'or  the  expression  of  strong  emotion.  A  Psalm  or 
Hymn  should  be  devotional,  rather  than  didactic,  be- 
cause the  warm  inspirations  of  the  heart,  and  not 
the  cool  deductions  of  the  intellect,  are  its  province. 
Ascriptions  of  thanksgiving  and  praise  to  God,  the 
l»reathings  of  filial  desire  and  confidence,  the  cheer- 
ing influence  of  hope,  the  tremblings  of  self-distrust 
ind  religious  fear,  "peace  and  joy  in  the  Holy 
IJhost,"  and  all  the  strong  feelings  which  are  called 
Ibrth  in  a  world  of  conflict  and  expectation,  belong 
10  this  department  of  poetry.  Any  thing  and  every 
thing  which  pertains  to  devotiou  and  christian  ex- 
perience, niay  furnish  a  subject  for  spiritual  song. 

And  yet,  notwithstanding  these  well-tleflned  limits, 
which  nature  itself  has  fixed  to  Lyric  Poetry,  there 
are  hundieds  of  Flynins,  in  our  langange,  which  can 
never  be  sung  to  any  good  effect,  because  their  sub- 
ject-matter is  foreign  to  this  kind  of  writing.  They 
can,  from  their  very  nature,  neither  inspire  religious 
emotion,  nor  become  the  channels  of  that  emotion 
already  inspired.  They  contribute  to  extinguish, 
rather  than  to  kindle  up,  the  holy  llame.  They  nro 
good  sermons,  but  poor  songs.  This  fault  in  the 
choice  of  subjects,  i.s  much  more  rarely  to  be  mfit 
with  in  secular  than  spiritual  odes;  and  the  same 
may  be  said  in  relation  to  the  music  by  which  they 
are  accompanied.  The  reasons  of  this  may  not, 
perhaps,  be  easily  detected.  It  cannot  be  for  a  mi>- 
•nent  admitted,  that  revealed  religion  is  unfruiitui 
In  themes.  If  nature  may  be  sung,  why  'lot  nature'n 
God"?  If  creation  can  inspire  the  lyric  bard,  whyno». 
redemption,  with  its  brighter  glories,  and  its  mor« 
endur  ng  interests'?  If  earth  has  its  raptures,  why 
should  heaven  be  poor,  and  powerless,  and  withoui 
"t  Hor.e  '!    If  sre.tr  ainl  e(  od  men  who  ha^e  lived  aad 


8  PREFACL'. 

acted  ami  (iieii,  have,  by  their  viriiiesor  heroisiri, 
called  inrih  the  finest  and  s\veeie>:t  tunes  of  th«* 
Lyre,  why  should  the  praises  of  tlie  only  Great  and 
Good,  who  lives  in  his  own  in-imortality,  and  whose 
wondrous  acts  are  recorded  for  the  admiration  of 
all  worlds,  sleep  in  silence  and  be  forgotten  7  It  may 
be  worthy  of  remark  in  this  p  ace,  that  few  ports 
of  the  first  order  have  ever  tried  their  pinions  in  this 
upper  sky;  but  when  they  have,  and  selected  an 
appropriate  theme,  they  have  showed  that  the 
waters  of  Zion  can  impart  a  purer  inspiration  than 
the  fabled  Castalian  spring. 

If  the  province  of  Lyric  Poetry  is  to  inspire  and 
express  emotion,  then  no  Psalm  nor  Hymn  car.  an- 
svver  the  true  purpose  of  christian  worship  unless  it 
breathes  the  ajtpropriate  spirit.  Its  execution,  aa 
well  as  its  subject,  must  oe  iyric.  It  may  be  rhyme, 
and  not  ixieiry.  It  may  be  poetry,  and  yet  tiot  be 
adapted  to  singing.  Heroics,  can  never,  with  any 
advantage,  be  set  to  music.  A  Hynin.  whether  il 
respects  God,  our  fellowbeings,  or  ourselves,  snould 
be  the  effusion  of  the  heart,  and  that  heart  under 
proper  inlluences— melted  and  dissolved  by  justsucU 
emotion.s  as  suit  the  condition  described,  or  the  oc- 
casion for  which  the  song  is  intended.  The  language 
should  be  simple;  the  imases  striking,  but  no.' 
gaudy;  the  figures  unincumbered;  the' sentenBes 
uninvolved  and  short;  the  structure  free  from  all 
ambiguity  ;  the  whole  style  and  manner  chaste,  ^.nl< 
not  loaded  with  ornament  or  epitliet;  and  the  stan- 
tas,  and  even  lines,  express,  as  far  as  practicable,  e. 
complete  idea.  In  one  word,  it  must  be  poetry,  an  i 
lyric  poetry,  or  it  will  chill  the  native  inspirations 
of  song,  and  defeat  the  great  end  of  this  part  of  wor 
ship. 

A  Hymn  should  possess  unity  of  design,  and  sim- 
plicity in  execution.  One  great  object  should  be 
aimed  at,  and  every  thought  and  expression  shou]*! 
Le  rendered  subservient  to  this.  The  piece  should  l^J 
one,  tending  to  a  single  end,  and  terminating  in  one 
grand  impression.  One  of  the  first  poets  of  the  presen* 
age,  and  one  who  has  written  many  excellent  Hvmiif 
too,  has  described  this  property  so  well,  that  wecan 
not  forbear  transcribing  his  language,  as  more  appro 
priate  than  any  thing  that  we  can  say.  "The  rea 
!■?-•,"  he  says,   ''shoiA  1  know  when   the  strain  i» 


I'KEFACE.  9 

eomplele  ami  he  satisfied,  as  at  the  c\>\<e  of  an  air  ia 
music ;  M  liile  delfects  aud  superlluitie^  should  lie  fel* 
by  hijn  a:-  annoyances,  in  whatever  part  they  m'  zht 
occur.  The  practice  oi 'many  good  men,  in  frammg 
Hymns,  has  been  quite  tiie  contrary.  They  have 
feegun  ajjparentiy  with  the  only  idea' in  tiieir  mind 
at  the  time  ;  another,  with  a  little  rehiiionship  to  the 
former,  has  been  forced  upon  them  by  a  relractory 
rhyme  ;  a  tiiird  became  necessary  to  eke  out  a  verse, 
a  fourth  lo  be^m  one;  and  so  on,  till  havin?  com- 
piled a  satFicient  number  of  stanzas  of  so  many  lines, 
snd  lines  of  so  many  syllables,  the  operation  ha» 
ueen  suspended." 

As  every  tSacred  Son?  should  have  a  subject  of  its 
own,  and  form  a  regular  production,  having  a  be- 
giiming,  a  middle  and  an  end,  so  it  should  be  adap- 
ted, inlts  length,  to  the  ])urpose  of  singing.  Impor- 
tant as  this  tliought  is,  it  has  been  greatly  overlooked 
by  the  writers  of  Hymns,  and  the  compilers  of  books 
for  the  use  of  the  sanctuary.  The  very  best  authors 
are  not  free  from  this  fault.  In  one  volume  nowbe- 
Ibre  us  of  no  mean  [ireiensions,  hymns  maj'  be  found 
of  eight,  ten  and  twelve  stanzas;  and  one  occurs  of 
eight  stanzas  of  eight  lines  each.  Long  Metre — mak 
ing  sixty -lour  lines";  and  this  Hymr,  the  author  telis 
us  in  the  preface,  ••  is  considerably  abridged  from 
the  original."  Various  expedients  have  been  resorted 
lo  both  by  authors  and  com])ilers,  in  order  to  remedy 
this  evil.  Here  and  there  a  stanza  is  included  iu 
brackets,  and  pauses  are  introduced  into  the  middle, 
or  other  parts  of  the  production — thus  marring  the 
beauty  of  the  page,  and  otten  destroying  the  connec- 
tion, and  always  impairing  the  unity  of  the  piece. 
The  lietter  way,  no  doui)t,  is  to  reduce  every  Psalm  or 
Hymn,  designed  for  pulilic  worship,  to  a  convenient 
ength  for  this  purpose,  by  rejecting  tliose  stanzas 
which  are  redundant,  which  are  deficient  in  lyric 
Kpirit,  and  which  destroy  the  unity  of  design.  There 
are  few  long  Hymns,  in  our  language,  which  will  not 
be  sutficienlly  shortened  by  tlie  a'pplicaticn  of  th« 
above  rule.  Some  of  a  popular  character,  and,  as  it  re- 
gards portions  of  them,  of  standard  merit,  may  be  re- 
auced  to  two  or  three  stanzas  ;  but  this  is  not  objet- 
Jiona'ole,  as  we  often  need  short  Hymns  of  a  strikiai/ 
character,  fcr  evening  meetings,  and  at  the  close  of 
**t  ninus.     And  it  should  not  be  foro^oiten,  t-iiat  muck 


10  PiiEFACK. 

more  is  lost  than  gained,  by  singing  what  is  neithef 
poetical  nor  appropriate.  ludeet'lt  is  tar  tetter  V\ 
dispense  with  some  good  stanzas,  and  thus  bring  th« 
piece  at  once  to  a  suitable  length  for  singing,  than 
to  continue  these  in  books  intended  lor  public  use, 
when  no  choir  can  perlbrm  them  with  ease  and  ef- 
fect. The  practice  so  extensively  in  use  of  omitting 
certain  siair/.as,  as  it  must  be  doue  lor  the  most  pari 
on  the  spur  of  the  occasion,  confuses  the  choir 
while  it  olten  breaks  the  connection  of  thought  mi6 
the  unity  of  tlie  subject.  The  author,  or  editor,  la 
mucli  more  competent  to  do  this  than  the  leader  of 
public  worshi]). 

From  four  to  six  stanzas  of  the  £;raveand  ordinary 
metres,  may  be  considered  a  suitable  length  for  a 
Bong  of  social  praise.  In  metres  of  a  brisker  move 
ment,  the  addition  of  one  or  two  stanzas  more,  may 
not  be  improper.  The  same  indulgence  may  be 
conceded  tt>  some  Hymns  of  a  peculiar  character, 
and  to  those  which  are  to  be  used  only  on  special 
occasions.  But  it  is  a  great  practical  principle 
which  every  minister,  and  every  leader  of  a  choir 
should  under.staiui,  that  singing  in  order,  to  sa 

EFFECTIVE,    MUST   NOT   BE    TOO   LONG. 

Having  given  an  exposition  of  the  leading  princi- 
ples on  »'hicli  this  work  has  been  constructed,  i 
may  be  pVoper  to  speak  a  little  more  e.\plicitly  ot 
the  materials  from  which  it  has  been  formed. 

it  is  intended  that  this  volume  shall  contain  a  com 
plete  collection  of  Psalms  and  Ifymns  for  the  SanC' 
tuary,  the  Lecture-room,  and  all  other  places  of  socia' 
worship.  In  the  arrangement  of  the  Psalms,  Dr 
Watts  is  the  leading  author.  Many  other  versifica- 
tions of  high  merit  have  been  selected  irom  Dod- 
dridge, Steele,  Kenn,  Newton,  Blontgomery,  Con- 
der  and  others,  which  have  been  arranged,  in  theii 
proper  places,  with  those  of  Watts,  so  that  it  is  be- 
lieved that  this  part  of  the  volume  presents  a  greatef 
uumber  and  a  richer  variety  of  Psalms  adapted  tc 
singing,  than  any  Hook  yet  puldlshed  in  our  Ian 
guage.  Few  alterations  have  been  made  ia  arrang- 
ment  or  expression,  at.d  the  thought  of  the  poet,  foi 
the  most  part,  has  been  sacredly  guar<letl.  Most  of 
the  changes,  whic.ii  have  been  adopted,  are  thus* 
which  were  necessary  in  order  to  oouiiiMM  the  woifc 
CO  the  princiides  ulveady  stated.     W'iioly  Psa'ms  o^ 


FREFACK  U 

»n  iuiteriur  and  prosaic  character  have  been  omitted  ; 
me  same  may  be  said  of  stanzas  which  are  reduu 
dant,  interrupt  the  unity  of  design,  or  lack  the  spirit* 
of  holy  song  ;  but  it  is  Delieved,  that  those  Psalms 
and  stanzas,  though  they  encumber  many  Books  novt 
in  use,  are  rarely  ever  sung.  In  making  this  compi- 
lation, it  has  not  been  the  design  to  throw  away  a 
eingle  stanz.a  of  superior  merit,  or  one  which  coulo 
contribute  to  the  grand  purpose  of  singing^  except 
when  the  production  was  of  immoderate  length : 
but  when  this  was  tlie  case,  to  dispense  with  some 
good  stanzas  has  been  preferred  to  the  common  prac- 
tice of  using  brackets  or  pauses^  or  what  is  still  worse, 
uf  imposing  an  oppressive  burden  upon  the  choir. 

In  relation  to  the  Psalms,  it  may  be  said,  in  the 
laiiguafe  of  another,  *'  That  the  harp  of  David  yet 
hangs  upon  the  willow,  disdaining  the  touch  of  any 
hand  less  skillful  than  his  own."  The  older  versions 
of  David's  Psalms  are  generally  destitute  of  all  poetic 
merit.  Now  and  then  a  ray  of  the  genius  and  the  in 
epiration  of  the  Hebrew  bard,  breaks  through  the  dull 
p.essoftheir  prosaic  rhymes,  but  these  are  -like  angel- 
visits,  few  and  far  between."  If  it  be  alleged,  as  it 
otten  is,  that  these  versiiiers  entirely  adhere  to  the 
original — it  may  be  replied,  that  it  is  in  letter,  not  in 
spirit.  For  the  most  part,  their  productions  are  no- 
thing more  nor  less  than  the  English  translation  of 
David,  converted  into  common  rhymes,  while  the 
(spirit  of  the  original  has  Jled.  It  is  one  of  the  won 
ders  of  literature,  that  the  productions  of  Sternhola 
and  Hopkins,  of  Tate  and  Brady,  to  say  nothing  ol 
eurlifir,  and  still  poorer  versifiers,  should  furnish  the 
principal  songs  of  enlightened  and  cultivated  chris- 
tian congregations,  in  the  nineteenth  century.  It 
ahows  us  hoi^w  far  the  human  mind  may  advance  in 
pome  things,  and  remain  stationary  in  others ; — how 
tar  taste  may  be  refined,  and  the  "entire  powers  of 
immortal  man  be  enkindled  and  entranced  by  the  pro- 
ductions of  genius,  and  yet,  under  the  influence  of 
certain  associations,  be  delighted  wiih  ancient  duli- 
uess  and  barbarism. 

The  practical  inlluence  of  all  this  upon  the  tone 
and  vigor  of  piety — upon  the  L.^her  feelinirs  of  de- 
vttion — upon  those  pjirer  and  holier  emotions  of  the 
chtistian'a  heart,  by  which  he  offen  comes  near  i» 


12  I'REFACE 

heaven  and  enters  into  intimate  converse  'witn  bit 
i^id  and  Saviour,  is  a  problem  of  deep  import  which 
t^rery  minister  at  tlie  altar  may  well  propose  to  him* 
^elf,  and  endeavor,  as  far  as  i)racticable,  to  solve. 

Dr.  Watts  struck  out  a  path  lor  himself,  and  has 
been  imitated  by  all  the  versifiers  of  David,  and  the 
composers  of  hymns,  since  hs  day.  He  is  not  with- 
out his  faults,  but  his  best  productions  are  now  sung, 
in  every  land,  and  among  almost  all  denomina- 
tions of  christians,  where  the  English  language  is 
spoken,  and  probably  will  continue  to  be  through 
the  millenium,  and  to  the  end  of  the  world.  liis 
Psalms,  taken  as  a  whole,  are  sujierior  to  his  Hymns ; 
and  in  relation  to  the  former  it  may  be  said,  that  Dr. 
Watts  has  drawn  sweeter  tones  from  the  harp  of 
David,  than  it  has  ever  given  to  the  chuigjh  of 
God,  since  the  hand  of  the  old  Hebrew  bard  swept 
across  its  strinsis,  and  enkindled  the  devotions  of 
the  faithful.  With  regard  to  some  of  his  Hymns, 
and  a  large  number  loo,  they  are  not  inferior  to  hi» 
best  versificatiojis  of  the  Psalms. 

The  Hymns,  contained  in  this  collection,  have  been 
selected  from  the  productions  of  the  best  writer* 
of  this  species  of  poetry,  in  our  language  ;  and  suck 
alterations  have  been  made  as  bring  them  into  a  pro- 
per form  to  be  used  in  the  worship  of  the  "  Sanc- 
tuary." In  })rei»aring  this  work,  we  have  used  the 
most  approved  editions  of  Hymns,  and  no  changea 
have  been  nuide  unless  imperatively  called  for  by  the 
rules  already  stated  and  defended.  The  names  of 
authors,  as  far  as  could  be  ascertained,  are  given  in 
the  Itviex.  and  it  is  not  necessary  to  refer  to  them 
here.  We  cannot,  however,  forliear  recording  a 
sense  of  our  deep  indebtedness  both  to  the  lining 
and  to  the  dead,  tor  those  e.xcellent  labors  which 
have  furnished  us  with  the  materials  for  the  forma- 
tion of  this  volume,  which  we  now  jireseiit  to  the 
christian  public,  in  the  confident  hope  that  it  may  in 
crease  the  Know.edge  and  Piety  of  the  Church,  ani 
promote,  among  t^ie  friends  of  Ziou,  the  lo\»  of 
holy  song. 

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PSALMS. 


I  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

I  '  J^«  Righteous  aJid  the  WickrA. 

3  IIAPPY  the  man.  whose  cautious  feet 
Shun  the  broad  way  that  sinners  eo  . 
Who  hates  the  place  where  atheists  mttrt. 
And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 

2  He  loves  t'  employ  his  morning-l'^hi 

Among  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
And  spends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night. 
With  pleasure  pondering  o'er  the  wonl 

3  lie,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams, 

Shall  flourish  in  immortal  green  ; 
And  heaven  will  shine,  with  kindest  V>eR«iet. 
On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 

4  Dut  sinners  find  their  counsels  crossed  ; 

As  chaff  before  the  teinjiest  Hies. 
So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost, 
When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 

J  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

1  •      The  Prospects  of  the  Sai?it  and  the  Sinner, 

1  THRICE  happy  he,  ^vho  shuns  the  way 
That  leads  ungodly  men  astray; 

Who  fears  to  stand  v.here  sinners  meet, 
Nor  with  the  scorner  takes  his  seat. 

2  The  law  of  God  is  his  delight ; 
That  cloud  by  day.  that  fire  by  nisrhi. 
Shall  be  his  comfort  in  distress, 

And  guide  him  through  life's  wildense.^s. 

3  His  works  shall  prosper  :  he  shall  be 
A  fruitful,  fair,  unwithering  tree. 
That,  planted  where  the  river  Jlows, 

Nar  drought,  noi  frost,  nor  mildew  kn-iwa. 


(4  rsALM.-^. 

4  Not  so  ihe  Avicked ;  they  are  cast 
Like  chair  upon  the  Avhirlwind's  blast ; 
In  ;nd<rment  they  shall  quake  for  dread, 
Nor  with  the  righteous  litt  their  head. 

.  C.  M. 

» •      7%e  end  of  the  Righteous  and  the  WichxL 

1  BLEST  is  the  man,  who  shuns  the  place 

Where  sinners  love  to  meet; 
Who  fears  to  tread  tlieir  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat : 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 

IL-is  placed  his  chief  delight ; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  lie,  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind 

By  living  waters  set, 
Safe  from  Ihe  storms  and  blasting  wiad, 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  state. 

4  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair, 

Shall  his  profession  shine ; 
While  fruits  of  holiness  appear, 
Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust : 

What  vain  designs  they  form  ! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  duet. 
Or  chaff,  before  the  storm". 

6  Sinners,  in  judErmenl,  shall  not  stand 

Among  tlie  sons  of  grace. 
When  Christ,  the  judge,  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 

•  S.  M 

»  •        The  Saint  hujypy,  tlie  Sinner  tniseraLl&. 

1  TIIE  man  is  ever  blest, 

Who  shuns  the  sinners'  ways; 

Among  their  councils  never  stands, 

Ncf lakes  the  scorner's  place: 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

His  study  and  delieht. 
Amid  the  labors  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  \vghi. 


t»!SALMS.  1 5 

8  lie  like  a  tfee  shall  thrive. 
With  waters  near  the  root : 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live ; 
His  works  are  heavenly  frnit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race  ; 

They  no  such  hlessinss  find  ; 
Their  hopes  shall  tiee,  like  einjtty  chafT 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  v.ill  they  hear  to  stand 

]>efore  thatjudgment-seat, 
Where  all  the"saint'«.  at  Christ's  right  hand. 
in  ful.  assembly  meet. 


2. 


FIRST  Part,  C.  M. 
Christ  exalted  and  his  Enemies  tcarnea. 

1  WHY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 

The  Lord's  anointed  Son  ?- 
Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away, 
And  tread  his  gospel  down'? 

2  The  Lord,  who  sits  above  the  skieM, 

Derides  their  rage  below  ; 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
And  strikes  their  s'pirits  through  : — 

3  "  I  call  him  my  beloved  Son, 

And  raise  him  from  the  dead ; 
I  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 

And  wide  his  kingdom  spread." 
■1  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth  ! 

Obey  th'  anointed  Lord  ; 
Adore  the  kinsr  of  heavenly  birth. 

And  tremble  at  his  word. 
5  With  humble  iove  address  his  throne. 

For  if  he  frowh,  ye  die  ; 
Tho-;e  4.ve  secure,  and  those  alone, 

Who  on  his  grace  rely. 

^y  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

*r.  Prayer  for  the  Kingdom  of  Chritt. 

I  F.ATTIEII'  is  not  thy  promise  pledged 
To  ihine  exalted  Son, 
That,  through  the  nations  of  the  eErtb, 
T!iy  word"  of  life  shall  lua  7— 


16  l•SA^M^^. 

2  "Ask,  and  1  give  the  heathen  Isnds 

For  thine  inheritance, 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
Thine  empire  shall  advance." 

3  Hast  thou  not  said,  the  blinded  Jews 

Shall  their  Redeemer  own, 
While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd. 
And  bow  before  his  throne "-^ 

4  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes,  and  tongues, 

IJeneath  th'  ex})anseiOf  heaven, 
To  th-e  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Wiih  all  their  millions  given? 

b  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  soatli, 
Then  be  his  name  adored  ; 
Tlie  world,  through  all  its  nations,  shout 
Ilosannas  to  the  Lord. 

rt  FIRST  PART,  S.  M. 

^«  Christ  dying  arid  rising. 

1  MAKER  and  sovereign  Lord 

Of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas  ! 
Thy  providence  confirms  thy  word. 
And  answers  thy  decrees. 

2  The  things,  so  long  foretold 

By  David,  are  fulfilled, 
When  Jews  and  Gentiles  join  toshiy 
Jesus,  thy  holy  child. 

3  Why  did  the  Gentiles  rarre. 

And  .lews,  with  one  accord, 
Bend  all  their  counsels  to  destroy 
Th'  Anointed  of  the  Lord  7 

4  Rulers  and  Kings  agree 

To  form  a  vain  design  ; 
A.gainst  the  Lord  their  jtowerH  unitf, 
Against  his  (Christ  they  join 

5  The  Lord  derides  their  rage. 

And  will  support  his  throne ; 
He,  who  hath  raised  him  from  ih«  dpricJ, 
Ilath  rtwned  him  for  his  Son. 


fSALAW.  17 

^  SECOND  tART,  S.  M. 

^»  .  Christ  ascending  and  retgrn  ng. 

1  THE  Lord  ascends  on  high, 

And  asks  to  rule  the  earth ; 
The  merit  of  his  blood  he  pleads, 
And  pleads  his  heavenly  birth. 

2  He  asks— and  God  bestows 

A  large  inheritance ; 
Far  as  the  world's  remotest  ends, 
His  kingdom  shall  advance. 

3  The  nations  that  rebel 

Must  feel  his  iron  rod  : 
He  '11  vindicate  those  honors  well, 
Which  he  received  from  God. 

4  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  !  now, 

And  worship  at  his  throne  ; 
With  trembling  joy,  ye  people!  bow 

To  God's  exalted  Son. 
6  If  once  his  wrath  arise, 

Ye  perish  on  the  place  : 
Then  blessed  is  the  soul  that  flies 

For  refuge  to  his  grace. 

rt  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

«»•  A  Morning- Psalm. 

i  O  LORD  !  how  many  are  ray  foe», 
In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood; 
My  peace  they  daily  discompose; 
But  my  defence  and  hope  i.s  God 
2  Tired  with  the  burdens  of  the  day. 
To  thee  I  raised  an  evening  cry  ; 
Thou  heurd'st  when  1  began  to  pray 
And  thine  almighty  help  was  nigji. 

5  riupi)oried  by  thy  heavenly  aid. 

1  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure: 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 

Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 
1  But  God  sustained  me  all  the  night; 

Sal-^ation  doth  to  God  belong  : 
Ho  raised  my  head  to  see  the  light, 

Aud  made  ^is  praise  my  morniag-iiong-. 


18  FSALMlS 

,.  SECOXD  PART,  L.  M, 

O.  Go  J,  02tr  Defence. 

I  THE  tejnpter  to  my  soul  hath  said,— 
'•Theift  is  Tio  helj)  in  God  ior  ,thee:" 
Lord  !  lift  thou  ui>  ihy  servant's  head 
My  glory,  shield  and  solace  be. 
'J  Thus  to  the  Lord  I  raised  tny  cry, 
I!e  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill  ; 
At  his  command  the  waves  rolled  by  ; 
He  beckoned,— and  the  winds  were  ftfiOJ. 

3  1  laid  me  down  and  slept ; — I  woke; 

Thou,  Lord  !  my  spirit  didsl  suslaJii 
Bright  from  the  east  the  morning  brok«;~- 
Thy  comforts  rose  on  me  agaia. 

4  I  will  not  fear,  though  armed  throngs 

Compass  my  steps  in  all  their  wrath  , 
Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs; 
Jlis  presence  guards  his  people's  patli, 

^  FIRST  TART,  C.  M. 

*''  Doubts  and  Fears  suppressed. 

1  MY  Ood  !  how  many  are  my  fears! 
How  fast  my  foes  increase  ! 
Conspiring  my  eternal  death, 
They  break  my  present  peace. 
•i  But  thou,  my  glory  and  my  sireaglh 
Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread  ; 
Sh.nlt  silence  all  my  threatening  guill„ 
And  raise  my  droojting  heaa. 
'A  I  cried,  and  from  hi.s  holy  hill 
He  bowed  a  iistenins  ear  : 
1  called  my  Father  and^my  God, 
And  fle  subdued  my  fear. 
4  He  shed  soil  slumbers  on  mine  eyes, 
?ii  spite  of  all  my  foe.s; 
I  woke,  and  wondered  at  the  grace 
That  guarded  my  repo.se. 
ff  What  though  the  hosts  of  death  and  bsll 
ilii  armed  against  me  stood  1 
I'tirrr.rs  no  more  shall  shake  my  s«alj 
M''  refuge  is  my  God. 


3 


4 


PSALM«.  19 

SIXOND  PART,  C.  M. 
A  Morrung-Song. 
\  LORD  of  mj' life!  Oh!  may  thy  praisw 
Em-ploy  my  iioMest  powers, 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  daya, 
And  fills  the  circling  hours. 

2  Preserved  by  thine  almighty  arm, 

I  passed  the  shades  of  night, 
Secure  and  safe  from  every  harm. 
And  see  returning  light. 

3  While  many  spent  the  night  in  sighs, 

And  restless  pains  and  woes, 
in  gentle  sleep,  I  closed  my  eyes. 
In  undisturbed  repose. 

4  When  sleep,  death's  image,  o'er  me  «prwid. 

And  1  unconscious  lay. 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed, 

To  guard  my  feeble  clay, 
b  Oh  !  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend  : 
From  every  danger,  every  snare, 

My  heedless  steps  defend. 
D  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  day.-s  ; 
And  let' thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 

With  gratitude  and  praise. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
God.,  our  Portion  and  Hope. 
1  U  COD  of  grace  and  righteousness! 
Hear  and  attend,  when  I  complain 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  in  distress, 
Bow  down  a  gracious  ear  again. 
•^  Know  that  the  Lord  divides  his  sainiH 
From  all  the  tribes  of  men  beside 
He  hears  the  cry  of  [lenitents, 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  who  died 
3  When  our  obedient  hands  have  done 
A  thousand  works  of  righteousness, 
VVe  put  our  trust  in  God  alone, 
4.nd  glory  in  his  pard'ning  grace. 


20  PSALMS. 

4  I,et  the  unthinkinsr  many  say. — 

••  Who  will  bestow  some  earthly  good  ?'' 
iini.  Lord  !  thy  light  and  love  we  pray ; 
Our  souls  desire  this  heavenlv  food. 


4. 


SECOND  PAT.T,  L.  M. 

Eveni7ig-&'ong. 
J  Gl.ORY  to  thee,  my  God  !  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  ofthe  light ; 
Keep  me.  Oh !  keep  me.  King  of  kinga 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

2  Foreive  me.  Lord  !  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself  .ind  thee. 
My  soul,  this  night,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  crave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so"  I  may 
Rise  glorious,  at  the  judgme'nt-dav. 

4  Oh  !  may  my  faith  on  thee  repose ; 
May  gentle  sleep  my  eyelids  close, 

That  shall  my  frame  more  vig'rous  make, 
To  serve  my' God  when  I  awake. 

5  Lord  !  let  my  soul  for  ever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  parental  care; 

'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heavfr.  aLove, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love. 

.  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

!•  Evening-Decotior-. 

1  LORD  !  thou  wilt  hear  nie  when  I  pray; 

1  am  for  ever  thine  ; 
I  fear  before  thee  all  the  -lay, 
>ior  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  .^eali, 

From  cares  and  business  fre% 

T  i>  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 

U'ith  my  own  heart  and  the« 

3  I  pay  this  evening-sacrifice ; 

And  when  myVork  is  done, 
Great  God  !  my  faith,  mv  hope  relies 
l>]ion  thy  zviu-^  alone. 


PSALMS.  21 

<  Thus,  with  my  thoughts  composed  to  peace, 
I'll  give  mine  eyea'to  sleep 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  Jll. 
*.  God,  the  chief  Good. 

1  IN  vain  the  erring  world  inquire 
For  some  substantial  good  ; 
UTiile  earth  confines  their  low  desire. 
They  live  on  airy  food. 
•2  Elusive  dreams  of  happiness 
Their  eager  thoughts  employ  ; 
They  wake,  convinced  their  boasted  bliss 
Was  visionary  joy. 

3  Not  all  the  ?ood  which  earth  bestows 

Can  fill  th'  immortal  mind  ; 
Its  highest  joys  have  mingled  woes, 
And  leave  a  sting  behind. 

4  Begone,  ye  gilded  vanities ! 

I  seek  the'only  good  ; 
To  real  bliss  my  wishes  rise — 
The  favor  of  my  God. 

5  Immortal  joy  thy  smiles  impart ; 

Heaven" dawns  in  every  ray; 
One  glimpse  of  thee  can  cheer  my  heart, 
Ami  turn  my  night  to  day. 

6  Grant,  O  my  God  !  this  one  request,   - 

Oh  !  be  thy  love  alone 
My  ample  portion  : — here  I  rest, 
For  heaven  is  in  the  boon. 

^  L.  M. 

D»  A  Morning-Invocation. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sa* 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning-sacrifice. 

2  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart  I 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Wlio,  all  night  loiis,  unwearied  sing- 
High  praises  to  th'" eternal  King 


22  PSALMis. 

3  Gloi  y  lo  thee,  who  safe  hast  kej  it. 
Aiul  has  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord  !  when  I  from  death  shall  wake 
I  may  of  endless  lifejiartaks*. 

4  Lord  '  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  ; 
f^catter  my  sins  as  mornin?  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  ana  wOl, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 
n)»  For  the  Lord's  Day-Morning. 

1  LORD!  in  the  morning  thou  shall  hear 

My  voice  ascending  high; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye ; — 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints, 

3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

>ior  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
1  will  Irequent  thy  holy  court. 

And  worship  in  thy  fear. 
6  Oh  !  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feel, 

In  ways  of  righteousness; 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 

And  plain  before  my  face. 

(T  SECOND  PART.  C.  M. 

*^*  Morning-Devo  ion. 

1  SOON  as  the  morning-rays  appeft., 

I'll  lift  mine  eyes  above; 
My  voice  shall  reach  thy  listening  ear, 
And  supplicate  thy  love. 

2  Within  thy  iiouse  my  voice  shall  r\m 

Before  thy  mercy-seat ; 
There  will  I  fix  my  steadfast  e^e*. 
And  worship  at  thy  feet, 


PSALMS. 

3  Thy  righteousness,  thy  strength  display, 
And  my  protection  be  ; 
Teach  me  to  know  that  only  way 
Which  leads  to  heaven  and  tnee. 

L.  M. 

W«  Temptation  in  Stc/iness  overcoms. 

I  LORD  !  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes, 

When  thou  with  kindness  dost  chastiee; 
But  thy  fierce  wrath  I  cannot  bear  ; 
Oh !  let  it  not  against  me  rise 
i  Pity  my  languishing  estate, 

And  ease  the  sorrows  that  I  feel ; 
The  wounds  thy  heavy  hand  hath  made. 
Oh !  let  thy  gentle  touches  heal. 

3  See,  how  in  sighs  I  pass  my  days. 

And  waste  in  groans  the  weary  night  ( 
My  bed  is  watered  Avith  my  tears  • 
My  grief  consumes,  and  dims  my  sight. 

4  Look,  how  the  powers  of  nature  mourn  J 

How  lonj,  Almighty  God  !  how  long? 

When  shall'thine  hour  of  grace  return  ? 

When  shall  I  make  thy  grace  my  song 

^  C.  M. 

^  •  Prayer  under  Rebukes. 

I  IN  mercy,  not  in  wrath,  rebuke 
Thy  feeble  worm,  my  God  ! 
My  spirit  dreads  thine  angry  look, 
And  trembles  at  thy  rod. 
i  Have  mercy,  Lord  !  for  I  am  weak ; 
Regard  my  heavj'  groans ; 
Oh  !  let  thy  voice  of  comfort  spea&, 
And  heal  my  broken  bones. 
3  Oh  !  come,  and  show  thy  power  to  8*vt 
And  spare  my  fainting  breath ; 
For  who  can  praise  thee  in  the  fn^ve, 
Or  sing  thy  name  in  death  1 


'•  Prayer  in  Affliction, 

i  GENTLY,  gently,  lay  thy  rod 
On  my  sinful  head,  O  God  ! 
Stay  thy  wrath,  in  mercy  stey 
l.«sT  T  Pink  beneath  its  sway. 


24  PSALMS. 

2  Heal  me,  fbr  my  flesh  is  weak ; 

Heal  me,  for  thy  grace  I  seek ; 

This  my  only  plea  I  make, — 

Heal  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 
8  Who  within  the  silent  grave 

Shall  procbim  thy  power  to  savel 

Lord  !  my  tlnking  soul  reprieve  ; 

Speak,  and  1  shall  rise  and  live. 
'     4  Lo !  he  i^omes— he  heeds  my  plea; 

Lo  !  he  comes — the  shadows  flee ; 

Glory  round  me  dawns  once  more; 

Rise,  my  spirit !  and  adore. 

yy  C.     M. 

/  •       God's  Care  of  his  People  in  Peraccuttim. 

1  MY  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  friend; 

My  hope  in  thee,  my  God  ! 
Rise,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  who  seek  my  blood. 

2  If  I  have  e'er  provoked  them  first, 

Or  once  abused  my  foe ; 
Then  let  them  tread  my  life  to  duHit, 
And  lay  mine  honor  low. 

3  If  there  were  malice  hid  in  me, 

I  know  thy  piercing  eyes  ; 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee, 
Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 

4  Arise,  my  God  !  lift  up  thy  hand. 

Their  pride  and  power  control , 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for  my  soul. 


8 


FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

Tlie  Hosanna  of  the  Children. 
1  ALMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies  ! 

Through  the  wide  e-arth  thy  name  is  spread, 
And  thine  eternal  glories  rise 
O'er  all  the  heavens  thy  hands  have  mad<>. 
?  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
A  monument  of  honor  raise ; 
And  babes,  with  uninstructed  tongtie, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  prais«. 


8 


PS'M^MS.  25 

8  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  rebels  ta  the  ground ; 
To  still  the  bold  blasphemer's  rage, 
And  all  their  policies  confound. 
4  Children  amidst  thy  temple  throng, 
To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face  ; 
The  son  of  David  is  their  song, 
And  young  hosannas  &J  the  place. 

SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

Christ's  Co7idescenswn  and  Glorification, 
X  O  LORD,  our  Lord !  in  power  divine, 
How  great  is  thy  illustrious  name ! 
Through  all  the  earth  thy  glories  shine, 
Placed  high  above  the  heavenly  frame. 

2  Down  from  his  throne  thy  Son  descenda, 

A  little  time  our  form  to  wear  ; 
Beneath  th'  angelic  hosts  he  bends, 
Our  sufferings  and  our  sins  to  beat . 

3  But,  lo  !  thy  power  exalts  him  high. 

In  glorious  dignity  enthroned : 
He  bears  our  nature  to  the  sky. 
O'er  all  thy  works  the  ruler  crowned 

4  Jesus,  our  Lord  !  in  power  divine, 

How  great  is  thy  illustrious  name ! 
Through  all  the  earth  thy  glories  shine  •— 
I  et  all  the  earth  resound  thy  fame. 

„  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

O.  Creation  a?2d  Redemption. 

1  O  LORD,  our  Lord  !  how  wondrous  gre« 

Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 

2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high. 

The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 
And  stars  that  well  adorn  the  sk)',  ' 

Those  moving  worlds  of  light ; — 

3  Lord  !  what  is  man  or  all  his  race, 

Who  dwells  so  far  below. 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace, 
And  Jove  his  nature  so? 


26  PSA^Ma. 

•1  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 
To  take  a  mortal  form, 
Made  lower  than  his  angels  are, 
To  save  a  dying  worm  ? 
5  Yet,  while  he  lived  on  earth  unkao-sna. 
And  men  would  not  adore, 
Behold  obedient  nature  own 
His  Godliead  and  his  power  ! 
I     6  Let  him  be  crowned  with  majesty. 
Who  bowed  his  head  in  death  ; 
And  be  his  honors  sounded  high, 
)Ey  all  things  that  have  breath. 

Q  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

O,  God's  Condtscejtsion. 

.  O  LORD,  my  King !  how  excellent 
Thy  name  on  earth  is  known ! 
Thy  glory  in  the  firmament, 
IIow  wonderfully  shown ! 

2  When  I  behold  the  heavens  on  higiu 

Tlie  work  of  thy  right  hand ; 
The  moon  and  stars  amid  the  sky, 
Thy  lights  in  every  land  ; — 

3  lord  !  Avhat  is  man,  that  thou  shouldst  rei 

On  him  to  set  thy  love, 
Give  him  awhile  on  earth  to  reign, 
Then  fill  a  throne  above  1 

4  O  Lord  !  how  excellent  thy  name, 

IIow  manifold  thy  ways  ! 
Let  time  thy  saving  truth  proclaim<»- 
Eternity  thy  praise. 

S.  RL 
\j  God's  Grace  to  Men. 

1  O  LORD;  our  heavenly  King  . 

Thy  name  is  all  divine ; 
Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

2  When  to  thy  works  on  high 

I  raise  my  wondering  eyes, 
And  see  the  moon  complete  in  light 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies ; — 


psAOis.  37 

J  When  I  survey  the  starj?. 
In  all  their  shining  forms. 
Lord  !  what  is  man,  that  worthless  thing. 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms'? 

4  Lord  !  what  is  worthless  man, 

That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so  "J 
Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  placed. 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

5  How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 

And  wondrous  are  thy  ways  ; 
Of  dust  and  worms  thypower  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praise. 

8.  The  Praises  of  Children. 

J  CLORV  to  the  Father  give  ;— 
God,  in  whom  we  move  and  live  : 
Children's  prayers  he  deigns  to  hear  • 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, — 
Christ,  our  prophet,  pries't  and  kin?  ! 
Children  !  oaise  your  sweetest  strafn 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slaiu- 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Be  this  day  a  Pentecost : 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire  f 
Touch  their  lips  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  gospel  from  above. 

For  the  word,  that  "  God  is  love." 

^  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

»l.    Wrath  and  irleraj  frovi  the  Judgment- Seal 
I  'WTTII  my  whole  heart,  I  '11  raise  my  song 
Thy  wonders  I  'II  proclaim  ; 
Thou  sovereign  judge  of  right  and  wrong 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shame. 

C  .  '11  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace  ; 
My  God  prepares  his  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness, 
And  inalve  his  vengeance  known 


28  PSALM«. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  rho  a^re  oppressed, 

To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  The  men  who  know  thy  name  will  tru?t 

In  thine  abundant  grace; 
For  thou  didst  ne'er  forsake  thejusi. 
Who  humbly  sought  thy  face. 

5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 

Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill ; 
Who  executes  his  threatening  word 
And  doth  his  grace  fullil. 

9  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

The  Wisdom  and  Equity  of  Proi-iasncfi 

1  WHEN  the  great  Judge,  supreme  and  juat. 

Shall  once  inquire  for  blood. 
The  humble  souls  that  mourn  in  dust 
Shall  find  a  faithful  God. 

2  lie  from  the  fearful  gates  of  death 

Does  his  own  children  raise  : 
On  Zion's  hill,  with  tuneful  bre*h, 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise. 

3  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  brought 

And  wait,  and  long  complain. 

Their  cries  shall  never  be  forgot, 

Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vain. 

4  Rise,  great  Redeemer  !  from  thy  seat. 

To  judge  and  save  the  poor  ; 
Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 
And  man  jirevail  no  more. 


10 


L.  M. 
JehoraJi,  the  Averiger  of  the  OppresseO. 
JEHOVAH  reigns— your  tribute  bring  ; 


Proclaim  the  Lord,  ih'  eternal  King 
Crown  him,  ye  saints  !  with  holy  joy. 
His  arm  shall  all  your  foes  destroy 
2  Thou,  Lord  .  ere  yet  the  humble  mind 
Had  form  to  prayer  the  wish  designed. 
Hast  heard  the  secret  sigh  arise. 
While,  swift  to  aid,  thy  mercy  Ilies, 


PSALMS. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  our  hearts  prepare  ; 
Thme  ear  shall  listen  to  oar  prayer : 
Tiiou  righteous  Judge!  tliou  Power  divine 
Oil  thee'the  fatherless  recliue. 

4  The  Lord  shall  save  th'  afflicted  breast, 
His  arm  shall  vindicate  th'  oppressed, 
Earth's  mightiest  tyrant  leel  his  power 
Nor  sin,  nor  Satan  grieve  them  more. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

lU.  Prayer  heard,  and  Saiiits  savsd. 

1  WHY  does  the  Lord  stand  off  so  far  r 

And  why  conceal  his  face. 

When  great  calamities  appear, 

And  times  of  deep  distress"? 

2  Lord  !  shall  the  v>'icked  still  deride 

Thy  jusiK't;  and  thy  power "? 
Shall  tliey  advance  their  heads  in  pride 
.A.nd  stfll  thy  s£<ints  devour  7 

3  Arise,  O  Lord  !  lift  up  thy  hand  ; 

.\ttend  our  humble  cry  ; 
No  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand, 
When  God  ascends  on.hii/h. 

4  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray 

And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear  : 
flearken  to  what  thy  children  say, 
And  put  the  world  in  fear. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 
10.  The  God  of  the  Fatkcrlese. 

1  IlfiAR,  \.ord!  the  son^  of  praise  and  prayef 

In  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
From  children,  made  the  public  care, 
And  taught  to  seek  thy  face. 

2  Thanks  for  thy  word,  and  for  thy  day  ; 

And  grant  us,  we  implore. 

Never  to  waste,  in  siiu'ul  play. 

Thy  holy  Sabbaths  more. 

3  Thanks  that  we  hear — 1  nt  Oh  !  impart, 

To  each,  desires  sincere. 
That  we  may  listen  with  on    heart. 
And  le.ara  as  well  as  hear. 


30  PSALM!?. 

4  Wisdom  and  bliss  thy  word  bestows— 
A  sun  which  ne'er' declines  : 
Oh  !  be  thy  mercy  showered  on  iho&a 
Who  placed  us  where  it  shines. 

1  -I  ^-  M- 

11.  God,  tfte  Refuge  of  the  Sainta 

1  MY  refuge  is  the  God  of  love  : 

Why  do  my  foes  insult,  and  cry — 
"Fly,  like  a  tim'rous  trembling  dove, 
To  distant  woods  or  mountains  Jiyi' 
H  The  Loid  in  heaven  has  fixed  his  throne; 
His  eye  surveys  the  world  below; 
To  him  all  mortal  things  are  known; 
His  eye-lids  search  our  spirits  through. 

3  irhe  afflicts  his  saints  so  far 

To  prove  their  love  and  try  their  grac* 
What  may  the  bold  transgressors  fearl— 
His  soul  abhors  their  wicked  ways. 

4  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  sous& 

Whose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sincaie , 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 
The  men  that  his'  own  image  bear. 

C.  M. 
i-w.         Prayer  in  Times  of  Wickedness. 
1  HELP,  Lord  !  for  men  of  virtue  fail, 
Religion  loses  ground  ; 
The  sons  of  violence  prevail. 
And  treaclieries  abound, 
y  Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break, 
Yet  act  the  flatterer's  part : 
With  fair  deceitful  lips  they  speak, 
And  with  a  double  heart". 
8  Lord  !  when  iniquities  abound, 
And  impious  men  grow  bold, 
When  faith  is  rarelylo  he  found. 
And  love  is  waxing  cold, — 
4  Is  not  thy  chariot  rolling  on  7 
Hast  thou  not  given  the  sign  ; 
May  we  not  rest  and  live  upoQ 
A  promise  so  divinBl 


PSALMS.  31 

5  "Yes,"  Baith  the  Lord,  "now  wfil  I  ri»», 

And  make  oppressors  tlee  ; 

I  will  appear  to  their  surpris«. 

And  set  my  servants  free." 

6  Like  silver  in  the  furnace  tried, 

Thy  v^-ord  shall  still  endure ; 
The  men,  that  in  thy  truth  confide, 
Shall  find  Ihe  promise  sure. 

L  M. 
I  *>.  Help  in  God  alone. 

.  now  Ion?,  O  Lord  !  shall  I  complain, 

Like  one  that  seeks  his  God  in  vain? 

How  long  my  soul  thine  absence  mourn, 

And  still  despair  of  thy  return? 
2  How  long  shall  my  poor  troubled  breast 

Be  with  these  anxious  thoughts  oppresr.t'dl 

If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  light, 

I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 
?  Hear,  Lord  !  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 

y'ns  mercy  now  shall  end  my  grief; 

5'or  I  have  trusted  in  thy  grace, 

And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 

Whate'er  my  fears  or  foes  suggest, 

Thou  art  my  hope,  rny  joy,  my  re.=?t; 

My  heart  shall  feel  thy  love,  and  raise 

My  cheerful  voice  to  songs  of  praise. 

..  C.  M. 

1  «).  Hope  ?a  Dar/cness. 

I  HC-V  lone  will  thou  conceal  thy  face, 

My  God  !  how  long  delay?  , 

VV'.hen  shall  I  feel  those  heavenly  rays 
That  chase  my  fears  away  ? 

i*  How  long  shall  my  poor  lab'ring  sou) 
Wrestle  and  toil  iu  vain  7 
Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  control, 
And  ease  my  raging  pain. 
8  Be  thou  my  sun  and  thou  my  shield, 
My  soul  in  safety  keep  ; 
iVIake  haste,  oefore  mine  eyes  are  sealeJ 
la  deuiri's  eternal  sleep. 


rf'J  P«ALMS. 

4  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  sjraoe, 
Whence  all  my  comforts  spring  ; 
I  shall  employ  my  lips  in  praise, 
And  thy  salvation  sing. 

l«5.  P.tadtng  for  Mercy. 

1  LORD  tii  mercy,  just  and  kind  ! 

Wilt  thou  ne'er  my  guilt  forgive! 
Never  shall  my  troubled  mind 
In  thy  kind  remembrance  live? 

2  Lord  !  how  lo»g  shall  Satan's  art 

Tempt  my  harrassed  soul  to  sin, 
Triumph  o'er  my  humbled  heart. 
Fears  without  and  guilt  within  1 

3  Lord,  my  God  !  thine  ear  incline. 

Bending  Ui  the  praver  of  faith ; 

Cheer  my  eyes  with  light  divine, 

Lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death. 

I  A  ^-  ^^- 

14.  All  men,  Siymers. 

1  FOOLS,  in  their  hearts,  believe  and  say. 

That  all  religion's  vain  ; 
There  is  no  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men. 

2  The  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne, 

Looked  down  on  things  below. 
To  lind  the  man  who  sought  his  grace, 
Or  did  his  justice  know. 

3  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray. 

Their  practice  ail  the  same  ; 
There's  none  that  fears  his  Makers  hand 
Tliere's  none  that  loves  liis  name 

4  Their  tongues  are  used  to  speak  decalt, 

Their  slanders  never  cease: 
How  Bwift  to  mischief  are  their  feet? 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace. 
6  tSuch  seeds  of  sin— that  bitter  root- 
In  every  heart  are  found  ; 
Nor  can  they  bear  divmer  fruit. 
Tit!  grace  refine  the  ground. 


PSALMS.  33 

7s  and  Gs. 
14..  The  Salvation  oj  Israel 

I  OH  !  that  the  Lord's  salvation 
Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal  his  ancient  nation, 

To  lead  his  outcasts  home. 
IIow  long  the  holy  city 

Sshall  heathen  leet  profane? 
Return,  O  Lord  !  in  pity  ; 
Rebuild  her  walls  again. 
i  Let  fall  thy  rod  of  terror, 
Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 
Roll  back  the  veil  of  error. 

Release  the  fettered  heart ; 
ijCt  Israel,  home  returning, 

Their  lost  Messiah  see  ; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 
And  bind  thy  chiu-ch  to  fhee. 
g  ^  ,  L.  M. 

it).  Tlie  Citizen  of  Zton. 

WHO  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place. 
Great  God  !  and  dvrell  before  thy  face? — 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now. 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below : 
'«  ^V^lose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clea& 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  meaa; 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue ; 
Ee  hatea  to  do  his  neighbor  wrong, 
!J  Re  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 

For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face ; 
.  And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same 

That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them, 
4  Vet,  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
siis  soul  depends  oil  grace  alone : 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see. 
And  dwell  for  ever,  Lord !  with  tie*. 
7s, 
TVie  Heir  of  Heaxen. 
\  WHO,  O  Lord  !  when  life  is  o'er, 
Shall  to  heaven's  bles'i  mansions  soai  7 
V«'ho,  an  ever- welcome  guest, 
Jn  fhv  holy  place  shall  yestl 

3 


15. 


S4 


FSALftlS. 


2  He,  whose  heart  thy  love  has  warmed ', 
He,  whose  will  to  thine  conformed, 
Bids  his  life  iinsiiUied  run ; 

He,  whose  words  and  thoughts  are  one ; — 

3  He,  who  shuns  the  sinner's  road. 
Loving  those  who  love  their  God  ; 
Who,  with  hope  and  faith  unfeigned. 
Treads  the  path  by  thee  ordained  : — 

i  He,  who  trusts  in  Christ  alone, 
Not  in  aught  himself  hath  done  : — 
He,  great  God  !  shall  be  thy  care, 
And  thy  choicest  blessings  share. 

iP  .  L.M. 

lO.  Death  and  the  Resurrection 

1  WHEN  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong 

His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop  ; 
Be  glad,  my  heart !  rejoice,  my  tongue ! 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  heaa, 

Yet^  gracious  God !  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  for  ever  with  the  dead, 
Nor  lose  <;hy  children  in  the  grave 

3  My  fles'h  shall  thy  first  call  obey, 

Shake  off  the  dust  and  rise  on  high ; 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  way 
Up  to  thy  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow; 

And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace, 
Which  we  but  tasted  here  below, 
Spread  heavenly  joys  "through  all  the  plf 

FIKST  PAUT,  C    M. 
X.\)m  Support  mid  Counsel  from  God. 

1  LET  heathens  to  their  idols  haste. 

And  worship  wood  or  stone; 
But  ray  delightful  lot  is  cast 
Where  the  true  God  is  known. 

2  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food, 

He  fills  my  daily  cup  ; 
Much  am  I  pleased  with  present  good, 
3ut  more  rejoice  in  hope 


PSALMS.  35 

3  God  is  my  portion  and  mv  joy  ; 

His  counsels  are  my  light ; " 
He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day, 
And  gentle  hints  by  night. 

4  My  soul  would  all  her  thoughts  approTe 

To  his  all-seeing  eye ; 
Not  death,  nor  hell,  my  hope  shall  move, 
While  such  a  friend  is  nigh 

I  ^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

\.\),    T7ie  Death  and  Resurrection  of  Chrtit 

1  «•  1  SET  the  Lord  before  my  face, 

He  bears  mj^  courage  up  ; 
My  heart  and  tongue  their  joys  express- 
My  flesh  shall  rest  iu  hope. 

2  "]\Iy  spirit,  Lord !  thou  wilt  not  leave. 

Where  souls  departed  are  ; 
Nor  quit  my  body  in  the  grave. 
To  see  corruption  there. 

3  "Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 

And  raise  me  to  thy  l^rone  ; 
Tliy  courts  immortal  pleasure  give. 
Thy  presence  ioys  unknown." 

4  Thus  in  the  name  of  Christ,  the  Lord 

The  holy  David  sung. 
And  Providence  fjilfills  the  word 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 

5  Jesus,  whom  every  saint  adores, 

Was  crucified  and  slain  : 
Behold  !  the  tomb  its  prey  restores, 
Behold !  he  lives  again.  ^ 

6  When  shall  my  feet  arise  and  stand 

On  heaven's  eternal  hills? 
There  sits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand 
And  there  the  Father  smiles. 

^  L.  M. 

i  «  .  Prospect  of  the  Righteous. 

I  WHAT  sinners  value  I  resign ; 
Lord !  't  is  enough  that  thou  art  mine  \ 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face. 
And  stand  complete  in  rig'iteousneaa. 


36  rsALMy. 

2  This  life's  a  dream — an  empty  snow  ; 
But  the  bright  world,  to  which  I  go, 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  ; 
When  shall  I  wake,  and  find  me  there; 

5  Oh  !  glorious  hour  ! — Oh  !  blest  abode ! 
I  shall  be  near,  and  like  my  God  ; 
And  llesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground. 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  . 
Then  burst  the  chains,  with  sweet  surprise 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

S.  M. 
1 7.    77^6  Prospects  of  the  Saint  and  Sinner 

1  ARISE,  my  gracious  God ! 

And  make  the  wicked  flee  ; 

They  are  but  thy  cliastising  rod 

To  drive  thy  saints  to  thee. 

2  Behold  !  the  sinner  dies, — 

His  haughty  words  are  vain  ; 
Here,  in  this  life,  his  pleasure  lies, 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 

3  Then  let  his  pride  advance. 

And  boast  of  all  his  store  ; 
The  Lord  is  my  inheritance, 
My  soul  can  wish  uq  more. 

4  T  shall  behold  the  face 

Of  my  forgiving  God  ; 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousnese. 
Washed  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

5  There- s  a  nev/  heaven  begun. 

When  I  awake  from  death — 
Dressed  in  the  likeness  of  thy  Son, 
And  draw  immortal  breath. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  iVI, 
•O.  Delh^erancefrom  Despair. 

1  THEE  will  I  love,  O  Lord  !  my  strengilk. 
My  rock,  ray  tower,  my  high  defence; 
Thy  mighty  arm  shall  be  my  "trust, 
For  I  have  fotind  salvar.oa  thence. 


TtiALMS. 

2  Death,  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Stood  rouml  me  with  their  dismal  shads 
While  floods  of  high  temptation  rose, 
Ap  J  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid. 

3  I  saw  the  opening  gates  of  hell, 

With  endless  paiiis  and  sorrovrs  there, 
Which  none,  but  they  that  feel,  can  teil, 

While  I  was  hurried  to  despair. 
In  my  distress,  I  called  my  God, 

V/hen  I  could  scarce  believe  him  mine ; 
He  bowed  his  ear  to  my  complainc ; 

Then  did  his  grace  appear  divine. 
6  My  song  for  ever  shall  record 

That  terrible,  that  joyful  hour ; 
And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Due  to  his  mercy  and  his  power. 

.  Q  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

I O.  Tlie  Reicard  of  Sincerity. 

1  LORD  !  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere, 
Hast  ma-de  thy  truth  and  love  appear ; 
Before  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws, 

And  thou  hast  owned  my  righteous  cause. 

2  What  sore  temptations  broke  my  rest ! 
What  Avars  and  stragglings  in  my  breast  • 
But,  through  thy  grace  that  reigns  within, 
I  guard  against  my  darling  sin. 

'i  The  sin  that  close  besets  me  still, 
That  works  and  strives  against  ray  will — 
When  shall  thy  Spirit's  sovereign  power 
Destroy  it,  that  it  rise  no  more  % 

1  With  an  impartial  hand,  the  Lord 
Deals  out  to  mortals  their  rews7d  : 
The  kind  and  faithful  soul  shall  find 
A  God  as  faithful  and  as  kind. 


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THIRD  PART,  L.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  God. 
1  JUST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word, 
Great  Rock  of  my  secure  abode  ! 
Who  is  a  God  beside  the  Lord? 
Or  where  's  u  refuge  like  our  God  1 


38  PSALMS. 

2  'T  is  he  that  girds  me  with  his  might, 

Gives  me  his  holy  sword  to  wield ; 
And,  while  with  sin  and  hell  I  light, 
Spreads  his  salvation  for  my  shield. 

3  He  lives,  and  blessed  be  my  Rock, 

The  God  of  my  salvation  lives : 
Tlie  dark  designs  of  hell  are  broke : 
Sweet  is  the  peace  my  Father  giveis. 

.  Q  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

lO»  Victor^/  over  temporal  Enemies. 

1  WE  love  thee.  Lord  !  and  we  adore  ; 

Now  is  thine  arm  revealed  ; 
TTiou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  ti>wc 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 

2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  Rock, 

And  find  a  sure  defence; 
His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke, 
And  draw  salvation  thence. 

3  When  God,  our  leader,  shines  i'l  arms. 

What  mortal  heart  can  bear 
The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms, — 
The  lightning  of  his  spear  7 

4  He  rides  upon  the  xvinged  wind ; 

And  angels  in  array, 
In  millions,  wait  to  know  his  mind, 
And  swift  as  flames  obey. 

5  He  speaks — and,  at  his  fierce  rebuke, 

Whole  armies  are  dismayed  ; 
His  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  look, 
Strike  all  their  courage  dead. 

6  Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  na\ions  blessed 

For  his  own  children's  sa-ke; 
Tlie  powers,  that  give  his  people  rest. 
Shall  of  his  care  partake. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 
lO»  Jehovah  coming  to  reign.. 

1  TETE  Lord  descended  from  above. 
And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high. 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 


PSALMr-.  3Q 

i  On  cherubim  and  seraphim 
Full  royally  he  rode," 
And  on  the  win?s  of  mighty  winds, 
Came  llying  all  abroad. 

3  lie  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 
Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 
And  he.  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King, 
For  evermore  shall  reign. 

_  ^  8s  and  7s. 

to.  Chrisl  triumphant. 

1  LO  !  the  Lord  Jehovah  liveth  ; 

He  's  my  rock,  I  bless  his  name  ; 
He,  my  God.  salvation  giveth  ; 
All  ye  lands !  exalt  his  fame. 

2  God,  ]Vlessiah's  cause  maintaining, 

Shall  his  righteous  throne  extend  ; 
O'er  the  world  the  Saviour  reigning 
Earth  shall  at  his  footstool  bend. 

3  O'er  his  enemies  exalted, 

Great  Redeemer  ! — see  him  rise , 
Tliough  by  pov.^ers  of  hell  assaulted 
God  exalts  him  to  the  skies. 

4  Jesus  !  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ; 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thyFather-s  side. 

I Q  FHIST  PART,  L.  M 

!.«/.  Nature  and  Revelation. 

1  THE  heavens  declare  thy  glory.  Lord ! 

In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines  ; 

Bat  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 

We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light. 

And  nights  and  daj"s  thy  power  confes* 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon  and  stars  convey  tliy  praise,   . 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand; 
So  when  tliy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 


40  PSALMS. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  vest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  nm ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest. 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness!  arise; 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise, 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right, 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 

In  souls  renewed,  and  sins  forgiven  : 
Lord  !  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 


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SECOND  PAFvT,  L.  M. 

77(6  Language  of  the  Heavens.   ' 

i  THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2.Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 
The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening-shades  prevail, 
The  niflon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth : — 

1  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  buri) 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings,  as  they  roll, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole 

5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  baI17 
What  though  no  real  voice,  nor  sound, 
Amid  their'radiant  orbs  is  found  1 — 

5  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine, — 
*  The  hand  that" made  ns  is  divine." 


PSALMS!. 

ju.  M.    6  Lines 
JLy.  Starry  Heavens. 

1  THY  glory,  Lord  !  the  heavens  declare, 

The  firmament  displays  thy  skill ; 
The  changing  clouds,  the  viewless  air, 

Tempest  and  calm,  thy  word  fulfill ; 
Day  unto  day  doth  utter  speech, 
And  night  to  night  thy  knowledge  teach 

2  Though  voice  r.or  sound  inform  the  ear. 

Well  known  the  language  of  their  song, 
When  one  by  one  the  stars  appear, 

Led  by  the  silent  moon  along, 
Till  round  the  earth,  from  all  the  sky, 
Thy  beauty  beams  on  every  eye. 

3  Waked  by  thy  touch,  the  morning-sun 

Comes  like  a  bridegroom  from  his  bower, 
And,  like  a  giant,  glad  to  run 

His  bright  career  with  speed  and  power,- 
Thy  flaming  messenger,  to  dart 
Life  through  the  depth  of  nature's  heart. 

4  While  these  transporting  visions  shine, 

Along  the  path  of  Providence, 
Glory  eternal,  joy  divine, 

Thy  word  reveals,  transcending  sense ; 
My  soul  thy  goodness  longs  to  see, 
Thy  love  to  man,  thy  love  to  me. 


Divine  Revelation. 


19. 

1  THY  law  is  perfect.  Lord  of  light ! 

Thy  testimonies  sure  • 
The  statutes  of  thy  realM  are  right. 
And  thy  commandments  pure. 

2  Holy,  inviolate  thy  fear, 

Enduring  as  thy  throne  ; 
Thy  judgments,  chastening,  or  severe^ 
Justice  and  truth  alone. 

3  Let  these,  O  God  !  my  soul  convert, 

And  make  thy  servant  wise ; 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  my  heart, 

The  day  spring  to  mine  eyes. 

4  By  these,  may  I  be  warneo  betimes ; 

Who  knows  the  guile  within? 


42  PSALMS. 

Lord !  eave  me  from  presumptuous  crimes, 

Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 
5  So  may  the  words  my  lips  express, 

The  tlioughts  that  throng  my  mind, 
O  Lord  !  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

With  thee  acceptance  find, 

.  ^  FIRST  PART,  S.  M. 

it/*      TVie  Boo/cs  of  Nature  and  Scripture. 
.  BEHOLD !  the  lofty  sky 
Declares  its  maker,  God  ; 
And  all  his  starry  worlds  on  high, 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 
2  The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same ; 
While  nicfht  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 
i  In  every  difl'erent  land 

Their  general  voice  is  known ; 
They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  christian  lands  !  rejoice; 

Here  he  reveals  his  word ; 
We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice, 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  laws  are  just  and  pure, 

His  truth  without  deceit ; 
His  promises  for  ever  sure, 

And  his  rewards  are  great. 
G  While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 

Thy  glory  to  proclaim ; 
Accept'tlie  praise,  my  God,  my  King  ! 

In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

SECOND  PART,  S.  M. 
in.  The  Gospel  ;  for  the  Sabbath 

1  BEHOLD  !  the  morning-sun 

Begins  his  glorious  way ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run. 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light ; 


PSALMS.  43 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  signt. 

3  IIow  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 

And  ail  thy  judgments  just ' 
For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord  ' 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God !  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given  ! 
Oh  !  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 

^  TimiD  PART,  S.  M. 

I  J,  Prayer  and  Praise. 

1  I  HEAR  thy  word  with  love, 

And  I  would  fain  obey ; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

2  Oh  !  wlio  can  ever  find 

The  errors  of  his  ways  1 
Vet,  with  a  bold  presumptuous  mind 
I  would  nci  dare  trangress. 

3  Warn  me  of  every  sin, 

Forgive  my  secret  faults. 
And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine. 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 

4  While,  with  my  heart  and  tongue, 

I  spread  thy  prai^se  abroad. 
Accept  the  worship  and  the  song. 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  ! 

L.  P.  M. 
I  «7.         The  Excellency  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  I  LOVE  the  volumes  of  t  ly  word ; 
What  light  and  joy  these  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distressed  ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way, 
Thy  fear  forbids  m^-  feet  to  stray. 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  real. 

2  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law. 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw  : 

The.s«  are  my  study  and  delight : 


44  FSALMS. 

Noi  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold,  that  has  the  furnace  past. 
Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight 

3  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies ; 

But 't  is  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord  ! 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean. 
Converts  ray  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 

4  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts'? 
My  God  !  forgive  my  secret  faults. 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain  ; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 

tm  ^'-  ^^- 

■Z%f.  God,  our  Defence. 

1  NOW  may  the  God  of  ])ower  and  graco 

Attend  his  people's  humble  cry  ! 
Jehcvah  hears  when  Israel  prays, 
And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high. 

2  Well  he  remembers  all  our  sighs. 

His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts ; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 
Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts 

3  Now  save  us.  Lord  !  from  slavish  fear, 

Now  let  our  hope  be  firm  and  strong 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 
And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 

on  ^-  ^^■ 

Z\h  Tnist  i7i  God, 

1  THE  Lord  unto  thy  pr^yer  attend, 

In  trouble's  darksome  hour  : 

The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defend, 

And  shield  thee  by  his  pov^er. 

2  In  thy  salvation  we  '11  rejoice. 

And  triumph  in  the  Lord  ; 
For,  when  in  prayer  he  hears  thv  voice, 
He  will  relief  afford. 

3  In  chariots  and  on  horses  some 

For  aid  and  shelter  flee ; 


FSALMS.  45 

But  in  thy  name,  O  Lcrd !  we  come, 

And  will  remember  thee. 
4  O  Lord  !  to  us  salvation  bring ; 

In  thee  alone  we  trust ; 
Hear  us,  O  God,  our  heavenly  King  I 

Thou  refuge  of  the  just  i 

^.  C.  M. 

•^  L .  God  acknoxcled gcd  in  National  Blessingi 
1  IN  thee,  great  God  !  with  songs  of  prai-se, 
Our  favoured  realms  rejoice ; 
And,  blest  with  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 
1  In  deep  distress,  our  injured  land 
Implored  thy  power  to  save ; 
For  life  we  prayed — tliy  bounteous  hand 
The  timely  blessing  gave. 

3  On  thee,  in  want,  in  wo,  or  pain, 

Our  hearts  alone  rely ; 
Our  rights  thy  mercy  will  maintain, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

4  Thus,  Lord  !  thy  wondrous  power  declare, 

And  still  exalt  thy  fame  ; 
While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare 
For  thine  almighty  name. 

L.  M. 
.w-w.       Christ's  Sufferings  and  Exaltatioiu 

1  NOW  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord  ; 
When  he  complained,  in  tears  and  blood. 
As  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

2  The  Jews  beheld  him  thus  forlorn. 

And  shook  iKeir  heads,  and  laug^ied  in  scorn 
'■  He  rescue(/  others  from  the  grave; 
Now  let  him  try  himself  to  save." 

3  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide. 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  died. 

4  But  God,  his  Father,  heard  his  cry ; 
Raised  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high  ; 


46  PSALMS. 

The  nations  learn  his  righteousness, 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 

»>*>  C.  M. 

-6^1,         Christ's  Sufferings  and  Victonea. 

1  "  NOW  in  the  hour  of  deep  distress, 

My  God  !  support  thy  Son, 
When  horrors  dark  my  soul  oppress. 
Oh  !  leave  me  not  alone  !" 

2  Thus  did  our  suffering  'Saviour  pray, 

With  mighty  cries,  and  tears  ; 
God  heard  hini,  in  that  dreadful  day, 
And  chased  away  his  fears. 

3  Great  was  ^he  victory  of  his  death, 

llis  throne  's  exalted  high ; 

And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 

Shall  worship — or  shall  die. 

4  The  meek  and  humble  soul  shall  se« 

His  table  richly  spread  ; 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

5  The  isles  shall  know  the  righteousness 

Of  our  incarnate  God  ; 
And  nations,  yet  unborn,  possess 
Salvation  in  his  blood. 

,^0  L.  M. 

■Cpj,  God,  our  Shepherd.  ■ 

1  MY  shepherd  is  the  living  Lord  ; 

Now  shall  my  wants  be  well  supplied 
His  providence  and  holy  word 
Become  my  safety  and  my  guide. 

2  In  pastures  where  salvation  grows, 

He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest 
There  living  water  gently  flows. 
And  all  the  food  's  divinely  blest. 

3  My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake 

But  he  restores  my  soul  to  peace, 

And  leads  me,  f«:r  his  mercy  s  sake. 

In  the  fair  paths  of  righteousness. 

4  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale 

Where  death  and  all  it.s  terrors  ara 


PSALMS.  4*3 

My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail. 
For  God,  my  shepherd  's  with  me  the?®. 

5  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 

Attend  his  household  all  their  days  ; 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word, 
To  seek  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise. 

^  L.  M.     6  Lines 

vO.      Jekc/vak,  Che  Shepherd  of  his  People. 

1  THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare. 
And  feed  me  with  u  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  ; 
My  noon-day- walks  he  will  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  T  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vaJ.es  and  dewy  meads 

My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads  ; 
Where  peaceful  river^,  soft  and  slow. 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way. 
Through  devious,  loneiy^wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  presence  shall  my  pains  beguile  ; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  suduen  greens  and  herbage  crownea, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around, 
i  T.iough  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread. 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord  !  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  rod  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shadfii 

FIRI^T  PART,  C.  M. 

T^te  watchful  Shepherd. 

1  MY  shepherd  will  supply  my  need, 

Jeh-ovah  is  his  name  ; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  'eed, 
Beside  the  living  stream. 

2  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  bacfe, 

When  I  forsake  his  ways  ; 


n 


4ti  PSALMS. 

Aud  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
lu  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  deatii, 

Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 
A  wo'rd  of  thy  supporting  breath 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

4  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days ; 
Oh  !  may  thy  house  be  mine  abode, 
And  all  my  work  be  praise. 

5  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest, — 

Whi""e  others  go  and  come  ; 
No  more  a  stranger  or  a  guest, 
But  like  a  child  at  home. 

^^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

♦O.  Gratitude  and  Hope. 

1  MY  soul !  triumphant  in  the  Lord, 

Proclaim  thy  joys  abroad, 
And  march  with  holy  vigor  on, 
Supported  by  thy  God. 

2  Through  every  winding  maze  of  life 

His  hand  has  been  my  guide  ; 
And,  in  his  long-experienced  care, 
My  heart  shall  still  confide. 

3  His  grace  through  all  the  desert  flows, 

An  unexhausted  stream ; 
That  grace,  on  Zion's  sacred  mount, 
'  Shall  be  my  endless  theme. 

4  Beyond  the  choicest  joys  of  time 

Thy  courts  on  earth  I  love  ; 
But  Oh  !  I  burn  with  strong  desire 

To  view  thy  house  above. 
b  There,  joined  with  all  the  shining  band, 

My  soul  would  thee  adore  ; — 
A  pillar  in  thy  temple  fixed, 

To  be  removed  no  more. 

FIRST  PART,  S.  M. 
Z*J.  The  good  Shephera. 

\  THE  Lord  my  shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied  : 


PssALMS.  45 

Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
\Vhat  can  I  want  besides  7 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place, 

Where  heaveulj'  pasture  grows^ 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astraj', 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear  ; 
Tlio^  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade 
My  shepherd  's  with  me  there. 

5  Amid  surrounding  foes, 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread  ; 
My  cup  witn  blessings  overflows, 

And  joy  exalts  my'head. 
The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  foU'wing  days  ; 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease'to  speak  thy  praise. 

SECOND  P^VRT,  S.  M. 
•IS,  The  Presence  of  Christ 

1  WHILE  my  Redeemer  's  near, 

My  shepherd,  and  my  guide, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  Year ; 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  To  ever-iragrant  meads, 

Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 

Aiid  guards  my  sweetrepose. 

3  Dear  Shepherd  !  if  I  stray, 

My  wandering  feet  restore  ; 
And  guard  me  Avith  thy  watchful  eye, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

H.  M. 
ZO,  ThefailhfuL  Shevkera. 

i  MY  Shepherd's  name  is  Love — 
Jehovah,  God  above ; 

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50  PSALMS. 

Where  lender  herbage  growa, 
And  peaceful  water  Hows, 
He  gently  leads,  he  kindly  feeds. 
And  lulls  me  then  \^  sweet  repose. 

2  If  e'er  I  heedless  stray, 

He  shows  my  feet  the  way  ; 
V'ea,  though  through  dreary  glades, 
I  walk  in  dismal  sliades, 
No  harm  I  fear,  for  thou  art  near, 
Thy  faithful  staff  my  progress  aids. 

3  When  raging  foes  surround. 
My  comforts  still  abound ; 

1  breathe  a  fragrant  air, 
And  feed  on  sweetest  fare : 
Thus  in  thy  fold,  when  worn  and  old, 
I  '11  dwell  secure  beneath  thy  care. 

t>o  ^^*'- 

■v.».  37^6  Care  of  the  good  Shepherd. 

1  THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know 

I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe- folded  I  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  wjiters  flow, 
Restores  me  when  wandering,  redeems  when 
oppressed.! 

2  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death,  though 

I  stray, 
Since  thou  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staff  be  my  stay ; 
No  harm  can  befall,  with  my  comforter  near, 

3  la  the  midst  of  affliction  my  table  is  spread  ; 

With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth 
o'er; 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head ; 
Oh  !  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more  ^ 

4  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God  \ 

Still  follow  my  steps  till  I  meet  thee  above; 
1  seek— by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod, 
Through  the  land  of  their  sojourn— thy  king- 
dom of  love 

^O,  77ic  heavetibj  Shepherd 

1  TO  thy  pastures,  fair  and  large. 
Heavenly  Shepherd  !  lead  thy  charge- 


PSAL.M3.  I 

And  my  couch,  with  tenderest  care, 
Midst  the  springing  grass  prepare. 

2  When  I  faint  with  summer's  heat, 
Thou  slialt  guide  my  weary  feet 
To  the  streams,  that,  still  and  slow, 
Through  the  verdant  meadows  How, 

3  Safe  tl'  >  dreary  vale  I  tread, 

By  the  shades  "of  death  o-erspread  ; 
With  thy  rod  and  staff  supplied. 
This  my  guard— and  that  my  guide, 
■i  Constant,  to  my  latest  end. 
Thou  my  footsteps  shalt  attend ; 
And  shalt  bid  thy  hallowed  dome 
Yield  me  an  eternal  home. 

FIRST  PART,  I,.  M. 
/J4.  Saints  dwell  in  Heaven. 

1  Tins  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
And  men  and  worms  and  beasts  and  tjirda ; 
He  raised  the  building  on  the  seas, 

And  gave  it  for  their  dwelling-place. 

2  But  there  's  a  brighter  world  on  high,— 
Thy  palace,  Lord!  above  the  sky : 
Who  shall  ascend  that  blest  abode, 
And  dwell  so  near  his  Maker,  God? 

■  3  lie  who  abhors  and  fears  to  sin^ 

Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are  cJeqa; 
Ilim  shall  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  bless. 
And  clothe  his  soul  v/ith  righteousness 

4  These  are  trie  men,  the  pious  race, 
Who  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face  ; 
They  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight,' 
And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 

^.  SECOND  PiVRT,  L.  M. 

w  4 .  Christ's  A  scension. 

1  REJOICE,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high ! 
Behold  the  King  of  glory  nigh  ! 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  1— 
The  icighty  Lord,  the  Saviour,  he. 

2  Ye  heavenly  gates  !  your  leaves  display, 
To  make  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  way ; 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqueror  (:omfi5  with  God  to  dwell 


53  PSALMS. 

3  Raised  from  the  flead,  he  goes  before 
He  opens  heaveu'st  eternal  door, 
To  give  his  saints  a  blest  abode, 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

THIRD  PART.  L.  M. 

^4.  C/'iTist's  Glorification. 

1  OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  tlio  dead, 

Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ; 
TJie  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky, 

2  There  his  triumjxhal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  :  — 
"  Lilt  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates , 
Ye  everlasting  doors !  give  way." 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
lie  claims  those  mansions  as  hig  right , 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  "Who  is  the  King  of  glorj',  who7"— 

The  Lord  that  all  our  foes  o'ercame  , 

That  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew , 

And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo !  his  trium.phal  chariot  waits. 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : — 
'•  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors  !  give  way." 

6  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  7" — 

The  Lord  of  boundless  power  possessed 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too; 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blessed. 

^A  ^•^^• 

Z'%.  The  Abode  of  Saints. 

.  THE  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's, 

With  Adam's  numerous  race ; 
He  raised  its  arches  o'er  the  floods, 

And  built  it  on  the  seas. 
2  But  who  among  t-he-  sons  of  men 

May  visit  thine  abode? — 
He  that  has  hands  from  mischief  cleoa, 

Whose  heart  is  right  with  God. 
■^  This  is  the  man  may  rise  and  take 

The  blessings  of  his  grace ; 


PSALMS  53 


This  is  tte  lot  oi' those  that  seek 
The  God  of  Jacob's  (ace. 

4  Now  let  our  souls'  immortal  power « 

To  meet  the  Lord  prepare ; 

Lilt  up  their  everlasting  doers, 

The  King  of  glory 's  near. 

5  The  King  of  glory  1— who  can  tell 

The  Avonders  of  his  might? 
lie  rules  the  nations  ;  but  to  dwell 
With  saints  is  his  delight. 

H.  M. 

64.  Christ  exalted  to  the  Throtus 

1  GOD  is  gone  up  on  high. 

With  a  triumphant  noise ; 
The  clarions  of  the  sky 

Proclaim  th'  angelic  joys : 
Join,  all  on  earth  frejoice  and  sing 

Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

2  God  seen  in  flesh  below, 

For  us  he  reigns  above  ; 
Let  ail  the  nations  know 

The  Saviour's  con(]uering  love* 
Join,  all  on  earth  !  rejoice  and  sing, 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

3  All  power  to  our  great  Lord 

Is  by  the  Father  given ; 
By  angel-hosts  adored, 

He  feigns  supreme  in  neaven . 
Join,  all  on  earth !  rejoice  and  fe.f.g. 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

4  High  on  his  holy  seat, 

He  bears  the  righteous  sway ; 
His  foes  beneath  his  feet 

Shall  sink  and  die  away  : 
Join,  all  on  earth !  rejoice  and  Ming  j 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King, 
b  Then  all  the  earth,  renewed 

In  righteousness  divine. 
With  all  the  hosts  of  God^ 

In  one  great  chorus  join  • 
Join,  all  on  earth !  rejoice  and  sing, 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 


54  PSALMS. 

^4.  Christ  ami  the  Saints  i7i  Cftory. 

1  "  WIDE,  ye  heavenly  gates  !  unfold. 

Closed  no  more  by  deatli  and  sin ; 
Lo  !  the  conquering  Lord  behold! 

Let  the  King  of  glory  in." 
Hark!  til'  angelic  host  inquire, — 

"  Who  is  he,  th'  almighty  King '.'" 
Hark  again  !  the  answering  choir 

Thus  in  strains  of  triumph  sing  :— 

2  "  He,  whose  powerful  arm  alnne 

On  his  foes  destruction  hurled  ; 
He,  who  hath  the  victory  won, 

He,  who  saved  a  ruined  world  : 
He,  who  God's  pure  law  fulfilled, 

Jesus,  the  incarnate  Word  ; 
He,  whose  truth  with  blood  was  sealed,. 

lie  is  heaven's  all-glorious  Lord." 

3  "Who  shall  to  this  blest  abode 

Follow  in  the  Saviour's  train  7" — 
"They,  who  in  his  cleansing  blood 

Wash  away  each  guilty  stain ; 
They,  whose  daily  actions  prove 

Steadfast  faith,  "and  holy  fear, 
Fervent  zeal,  and  grateful  love  ; — 

They  shall  dwell  for  ever  here." 

^   ^  FIRST  PART,  S.  M. 

-^t>.       Waiting  for  Pardon  caid  Direction, 

1  I  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 

My  trust  is  in  his  name ; 
Let  not  my  foes  that  seek  my  blood 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 

2  From  the  first  dawning  light 

Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 
For  thy  salvation.  Lord  !  I  w^au 
Witli  ever-longing  eyes. 

3  Remember  all  thy  grace. 

And  lead  me  in  thy  truth  ; 
Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth 
\  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind, 

'•'he  meek  shall  learn  his  ways  | 


PSALMS.  35 

And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  metiiods  of  his  grace. 
5  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 

He  saves  my  soul  from  shame ; 
He  pardons,  though  my  guilt  be  great, 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

^p,  SECOND  PART,  S.  M. 

<w*)«  Divine  7'eaching. 

1  WHERE  shall  the  man  be  found 

That  fears  t'  offend  his  God, 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  soaml. 
Ana  trembles  at  the  rod? 

2  The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 

The  secrets  of  his  heart, 
The  wonders  of  his  covenant  show 
And  all  his  love  impart. 

3  The  dealings  of  his  hand 

Are  truth  and  mercy  still, 
With  such  as  to  his  covenant  stand. 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 

4  Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 

Before  their  Maker's  face  ; 
Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promises, 
In  their  extensive  grace. 

_  THIRD  PART,  S.  M. 

<Z*)»  Backsliding  and  Repentance. 

1  MINE  eyes  and  my  desire 
Are  ever  to  the  Lord, 
I  love  to  plead  his  promises, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 
'J  Turn,  turn  thee  to  nr  /  soul, 
Bring  thy  salvation  near ; 
When  will  thy  hand  release  ray  feet 
Out  of  the  deadly  snare  1 

5  U'Tien  shall  the  sovereign  grace 

Of  my  torgiving  God 
Restore  me  from  those  dangeroHs  WHya, 
My  wandering  feet  have  trod  ? 
4  With  every  morning's  light, 
My  sorrow  new  begins  j 


56  PSALMS. 

Look  on  my  anguish  and  my  patn 
And  pardon  all  my  sins. 

5  Oh  !  keep  my  sou.'  rom  death, 
Nor  put  my  hope  to  shame 
For  I.  have  placed  my  only  trust 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

^  FOURTH  PART,  S.  M. 

*£?.  Pleading  for  Mercy. 

1  TO  God  in  whom  I  trust, 

1  lift  my  heart  and  voice  ; 
Oh  I  let  me  not  be  put  to  shame. 
Nor  let  my  foea  rejoice. 

2  Thy  mercies  and  thy  love, 

O  Lord  !  recall  to  mind  ; 

And  graciously  continue  still, 

As  thou  wast  ever,  kind. 

3  Let  all  my  youthful  crimes 

Be  blotted  out  by  thee  : 
And,  Oh !  for  thy  great  goodness'  sake 
In  mercy  think  on  me. 

4  IFis  mercy  and  his  truth 

The  righteous  Lord  displays ; 
In  bringing  wanderins  sinners  home, 
And  teaching  them  his  ways. 

L.  M. 
^D.  Self-Exaniination. 

1  JUDGE  me,  O  Lord !  and  prove  my  wa  tt 

And  try  my  reins,  and  try  my  heart ; 
My  faith  upon  thy  promise  stays. 
Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depart. 

2  Among  thy  saints  will  I  appear 

With  hands  well- washed  in  innocence ; 
But  when  1  stand  before  thy  bar, 
The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 

3  1  love  thy  habitation.  Lord  ! 

The  temple  where  thine  honors  dwell ; 
There  shall  I  hear  thy  holy  word, 
And  there  th  y  works  of  wonder  t«u] 

4  Let  not  my  soul  be  joined  at  last 

W«^h  men  of  treachery  and  blood ; 


PSALMS.  57 

Since  1  my  days  on  earth  have  past 
Among  the  saints,  and  near  my  GoA 

or  "•^^• 

^U.  Opening  a  Place  of  Worsfup. 

1  IN  sweet  exalted  strains 

The  King  of  ?lory  praise ; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlastine  days; 
He  at  his  AviU,  the  world  controls, 
Sustains,  or  sinks,  the  distant  poles. 

2  To  earth  he  bends  his  throne — 

His  throne  of  grace  divine  ; 
Wide  is  his  bounty  knovi-n, 

And  wide  his  glories  shine ; 
Fair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 
Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blesi. 

3  Great  King  of  glory  !  come, 

And  with  thj'  favor  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome — 

This  people  as  thy  own  : 
Beneath  this  roof,  Oh  !  deign  to  Bhow, 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below, 

4  Here  may  thin-e  ears  attend 

Thy  people's  humble  cries, 
^Jid  grateful  praise  ascend, 

All^fragrant,  to  the  skies  : 
Here  may  thy  word  melodicns  sound. 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around. 

5  Hf.re  may  th'  attentive  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love  ; 
And  converts  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above; 
And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board; 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 


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TVie  House  of  God. 
I  SEARCH  my  heart,  my  actions  prove, 
Try  my  thoughts,  as  they  arise  ; 
For  thy  kindness  and  thy  love 
Ever  ai'e  before  my  eves 


58  l'«ALMS. 

2  I  have  loved  the  hallowed  place, 

Where  thine  honor  doth  abide  : 
To  the  temple  of  thy  grace, 
Lord  !  my  erring  footsteps  guide. 

3  Gather  not  my  soul  Avith  those, 

Who  their  deeds  of  blood  pursue 
Who,  thy  justice  to  oppose, 
Hold  the  tempting  bribe  to  view. 

4  Keep  my  soul  from  all  offence ; 

All  my  supplications  hear  ; 
As  I  walk  in  innocence. 
Let  me,  Lord !  thy  mercy  sJiara 

^^  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

Zt,     Tht  Churchy  our  Delight  and  Safety. 
1  THE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
And  my  salvation  too  ; 
God  is  my  strength— nor  will  1  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 
'4  One  privilege  my  heart  desires — 
Oh  !  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints. — 
The  temples  of  my  God. 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  beauty  still ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
Ania  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide ; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
JEIe  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around  ; 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. ' 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

Zi.  Prayer  and  Hope 

1  SOON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say,— 
<'  Ye  children !  seek  my  grace," 
^My  heart  replied  without  delay,— 
"I'll  seek  mv  Father's  face." 


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z  i,et  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 
Nor  frown  my  soul  away ; 
God  of  my  life  !  I  rly  to  thee, 
In  a  distressing  day. 
8  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear> 
Leave  me  to  want,  or  die'; 
My  God  would  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  My  faintii5^  llesh  had  died  with  grief. 

Had  not  my  soul  believed, 
To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief; — 
Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  samts ! 

And  keep  your  courage  up  ; 
He  '11  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints. 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

fy^  'tHHID  PART,  C.  M. 

-w  /  .  God's  Sanctuary^  a  Refuge. 

1  GRANT  me  within  thy  courts  a  place 

Among  thy  saints  a  seat ; 

For  ever  to  behold  thy  face, 

And  worship  at  thy  feet : 

2  In  thy  pavilion  to  abide. 

When  storms  of  trouble  blow,  • 

And  in  thy  tabernacle  hide, 
Secure  from  ev<;ry  (be. 
J  Then  leave  me  not  when  griefs  assail 
And  earthly  comforts  flee  ; 
When  father,  mother,  kindred  tail, 
My  God  !  remember  me. 
i  Wait  on  the  Lord,  with  courage  wait. 
My  soul !  disdain  to  fear  ; 
The  righteou.s  Judge  is  at  the  gate. 
And  thy  redemption  near. 

i  «  •  God,  the  Orphan's  Hope. 

1  WHEN  my  cries  ascend  to  thae, 
Hear,  Jehovah  !  from  sfar  : 
Let  thy  tender  mercies  De 
Still  propitious  to  my  prayer. 


60  PSALMS. 

When  thou  baaest  me  seek  thy  lace, 
Quicklj'  did  my  heart  reply, 

Resting  on  thy  word  of  grace,— 
"  Thee  I'll  seek,  O  Lord  most  high  V' 

2  Shpuld  the  world  deceitful  prove, 

And  no  more  its  help  I  share ; 
Though  decayed  a  mother's  love, 

Though  withdrawn  a  father's  carSi 
Then  Jehovah's  guardian  eye 

Shall  my  orphan  state  defend, 
Shall  a  parent's  place  supply, — 

He,  my  guardian,  father,  friend. 

7s  and  Gs. 
Coiijidence  in  God. 

1  GOD  is  my  strong  salvation, 

What  foe  have  I  to  fear  1  • 

In  darkness  and  temptation. 

My  light,  my  help  is  near ; 
Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 

Firm  to  the  fight  I  stand ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 

Witli  God  at  my  right  hand  1 

2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance, 

My  soul !  with  courage  wait ; 
His  truth  be  thine  afliance. 

When  faint  and  desolate  : 
His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen. 

The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 


27, 


28 


L.  M. 
Prayer  and  Deliverance  from  Tempted  ion. 
.  TO  thee,  O  Lord  !  I  raise  my  cries. 
My  fervent  prayer  in  mercy  hear ; 
For  ruin  waits  my  trembling  soui. 
If  thou  refuse  a  gracious  ear. 

2  While  suppliant  toward  thy  holy  hill, 

I  lift  my  feeble  hands  to  pray, 

Afford  thy  grace,  nor  driv  p  me  still 

With  impious  hypocrites  away 


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3  Foi  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Whose  mercy  hears  my  mournftil  voice ! 
My  heart,  tliat  trusted  in  his  word, 

In  his  salvation  shall  rejoice. 
4.  Let  every  saint  in  sore  distress 

By  faith  approach  his  Saviour-God  ; 
Then  grant,  O  Lord !  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

And  feed  thy  church  with  heavenly  food. 

90  C.  M. 

^O,       Deliverance  from  evil  Companions. 

1  THE  giddy  world,  with  flattering  tongue. 

Had  charmed  my  soul  astray  ; 
And  lured  my  heedless  feet  to  deathi 
Along  the  flowery  way. 

2  For  me  they  dug  the  secret  pit, 

And  formed  tlie  hidden  snare  ; 
Thoughtless,  I  followed  where  tlrey  led. 

Nor  saw  destruction  near. 
i  My  heart  with  agonizing  prayer, 

Besought  the  Lord  to  save  ; 
Unseen,  he  seized  my  trembling  hand, 

And  brought  me  from  the  grsive. 

4  He  broke  the  charm  which  drew  my  feet 

To  darkness  and  the  dead ; 
From  lips  profane,  and  tongue  impure, 
With  trembling  steps  I  fled. 
i)  Homeward  I  flew  to  find  my  God, 
And  seek  his  face  divine  ; 
Restored  to  peace,  to  hope,  to  hfe, 
To  Zion's  friends  and  mine. 
G  My  lips  thy  wondrous  works  shall  sing, 
My  heart  adore  thy  grace  ; 
Thenceforth  be  love  my  sweet  employ. 
And  all  my  pleasure  praise. 
^Q  FIRST  PART,  L.  ]\I. 

^y.  Storm  and  Tliwndtr. 

1  GIVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame ! 

Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  pov/cr  ? 
Ascribe  due  honors  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud 

Over  the  ocean  and  the  land ; 


S'?  PSALMS 

His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  speaks,— and  tempest,  hail  and  vrind, 

Lav  the  <\ide  forest  bare  around  ; 
The  fearful  hart,  and  friehted  hind, 
Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice, 

And  lo  !  the  stately  cedars  break ; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise. 
The  vaUies  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  on  the  flood  ; 

The  Thunderer  reigns  for  ever  king ; 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 
V*niere  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

SECOND  FART,  L.  M. 
xli).  Thepoicerjul  God. 

1  ETERNAL  God,  eternal  King. 

E.uler  of  heaven,  and  earth  beneath  ! 
From  thee  our  hopes,  our  comforts  spring  • 
In  thee  we  live,  and  move,  and  breathe.  ' 

2  Thy  word  brousht  forth  the  flaming  sun, 

The  changeful  moon,  the  starry  host ; 
In  thine  appointed  course  they  run, 
Till  in  the  final  ruin  lost. 

3  At  thy  command  the  storm  is  dumb  : 

And  to  the  sea  thy  power  hath  said,— 
"  No  further  shalt  thou  dare  to  come. 
And  here  shall  thy  proud  waves  be  stayed 
i  Thy  sway  is  known  below,  above, 
And  full  of  majesty  thy  voice ; 
And  as  it  speaks  in  wrath  or  love, 
The  nations  tremble  or  rejoice. 
5  The  final,  awful  hoiv  is  near, 

Time  paces  on  with  ceaseless  tread, 
When  opening  graves  thy  voice  shall  hear 
And  readerup  the  sleeping  dead, 
e  Oh  !  in  that  great  decisive  day, 

May  we  be  found  in  Christ,  and  stand 
V/hile  flaming  worlds  shall  melt  away. 
Owned  and  approved  at  thy  right  bs'ad. 


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»^y.  Aicriptions  of  Glory  to  God. 

1  GIVE  glory  to  God  in  the  highest ;  give  praise. 
Ye  noble!  ye  mighty!  -with  joyful' accord; 
All- wise  fire  his  counsels,  all-perfect  his  ways ; 
In  the  beauty  of  holiness  worshio  the  Lord. 
-  The  voice  of  the  Lord  on  the  ocean  is  known, 
The  God  of  eternity  thunders  abroad  ; 
The  voice  of  the  Lord'  from  the  depth  of  his  throne. 
Is  terror  and  power ;— all  nature  is  awed. 
3  At  the  voice  o^'the  Lord,  the  tall  cedars  are  bowed 
And  towers  from  their  base  into  ruin  are  hurled  • 
The  voice  of  the  Lord,  from  the    lark-bosomed 
cloud, 
Dissevers  the  lightning  ia  flames  o'er  the  world. 
}  TZie  voice  of  the  Lord,  thro'  the  calm  of  the  wood. 
Awakens  its  echoes,  strikes  light  thro'  its  caves : 
The  Lord  sitteth  King  on  the  turbulent  flood ; 
The  winds  are  his"  servants. — his  servants  ths 
waves. 
5  The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  his  people  ;  the  Lord 
Gives  health  to  his  chosen,  and  peace  evermore . 
Then  throng  to  his  temple,  his  glory  record ; 
But,  Oh !  when  he  speaketh— in  s'ilence  adore. 

rt^  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

»>U.        Divine.  Compassion  acknoitledged 
1  I  ^VILL  extol  thee.  Lord  !  on  high  ; 

At  thy  command  diseases  fly  ; 

"V\'Tio,  but  a  God,  can  speak,  and  save 

From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave? 
Vi  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints  !  and  prove 

How  large  his  grace — how  kind  his  love  ; 

Let  all  your  powers  rejoice,  and  trace 

The  wondrous  records  of  his  grace. 
3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays  ; 

His  love  is  hfe,  and  length  of  days ; 

Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 

The  morning-star  restores  the  joy. 

fv^  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

•>U.        Divifie  Compassion  ockTwicledged. 

FIRM  was  my  health ;  my  day  was  bright ; 

And  I  presumed  't  would  ne'er  be  tusht^ 


64  PSALMS. 

Fondly  I  said  wiiliin  my  heart, — 

"  Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ue'er  depatt." 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  longi 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

3  I  cried  aloud  to  thee,  my  God ! — 
"What  canst  thou  profit  by  my  blood  T 
Deep  in  the  dast  can  I  declare 

Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there  t 

4  "Here  me,  O  God  of  grace  !"  I  said, 

"  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead :" 
Thy  word  rebuked  the  pains  I  felt. 
Thy  pard'ning  love  removed  my  guilt. 

5  My  groans  and  tears,  and  forms  of  wo, 
Are  turned  to  joy  and  praises  now ; 

I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  tlie  ground. 
And  ease  and  gladuess  gird  me  round. 

6  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 
Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  thro'  earth  and  heaven, 
For  sickness  healed,  and  sins  Ibrfeiven. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M 
*>  1 .  Deliverance  from  Death. 

1  INTO  thy  hand,  O  God  of  truth  ! 

My  spirit  1  commit ; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  my  soul  from  death, 
And  saved  me  from  the  pit.   . 

2  "My  times  are  in  thy  hand,"  I  cried, 

"  Though  I  drav/  near  the  dust ;" 
Thou  art  the  refuge  where  I  hide, 
The  God  in  whom  I  trust. 

a  Oh !  make  thy  reconciled  face 
Upon  thy  servant  shine : 
And  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
For  I  'm  entirely  thine. 

4  Thy  goodness, how  divinely  free! 
How  wondrous  is  thy  grace. 
To  those  who  fear  thy  majesty, 
And  trust  thy  promises ' 


PSALMS.  (16 

b  Oh!  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints .' 
And  sing  his  praises  loud  ; 
He  '11  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints. 
And  recompense  the  proud. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 
•>  I .  Deliver  a  nee  from  Slander  and  Reproac/i. 
1  MY  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
My  God,  my  help,  my  trust ! 
Thou  hast  preserved  my  lace  from  shaniu. 
Mine  honor  from  the  dust. 
Z  How  great  deliverance  thou  has  wrougriL 
Before  the  sons  of  men  ! 
The  lying  lips  to  silence  brought, 
And  made  their  boasting  vain ! 
i  Thy  children,  from  the  strife  of  toijffuea. 
Shall  thy  pavihon  hide  ; 
Guar(l  therajlkm  infamy  and  wrongs. 
And  crusH^PB  sons  of  pride. 
4  Within  thy  secret  presence,  Lord  ! 
Let  me  forever  dwell ; 
No  fenced  city,  walled  and  barred. 
Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 
0 1 ,  Trust  in  God  as  a  Father. 

1  MY  God  !  my  Father !  blissful  name  * 

Oh  !  may  I  call  thee  mine  ? 
May  I  with  sweet  assurance  claim 
A  portion  so  divine  1 

2  This  only  can  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  sorrows  fly  : 
What  harm  can  ever  reach  my  soul 

Beneath  my  Father's  eye? 
J  Whate'er  thy  providence  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  ; 
For  thou  art  good,  and  just,  and  wis© 

Oh  !  bend  my  will  to  thine. 

4  Whate'er  thy  sacred  will  ordains, 

Oh  !  give  me  strength  to  bear  ; 
Let  me  but  know  my^Futher  reigns, 
And  trust  his  tender  care. 

5  If  pain  and  sickness  rend  this  9ram«, 

And  life  almost  depart, 
5 


66  PSALMS. 

Is  not  thy  mercy  stiH  the  same- 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart? 

6  My  God  !  my  Father !  be  thy  name 
My  solace  and  my  stay  ; 
Oh  !  wilt  thou  seal  my  humble  cIhibb 
And  drive  my  fears  away. 

>  !  -  God,  a  Rock  and  Fortreaa 

1  LOUD  !  I  look  for  all  to  tnee  ; 
Thou  hast  been  a  rock  to  me  : 
Svill  thy  wonted  aid  afford  ; 

Still  be  near,  my  shield,  my  sworrt 

I  my  soul  commit  to  thee, 

Lord  !  thy  blood  has  ransomed  me. 

2  Faint  and  sinking  on  my  road 
Still  I  cling  to  thee,  my  God  !J 
Bending  'neath  a  weight  of  w 
Harassed  by  a  thousand  foes, 
Hope  still  chides  my  vising  fears ; 
Joys  still  mingle  with  my  tears. 

3  On  thy  word  I  take  my  stand  ; 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand  ; 
Make  thy  face  upon  me  shine  ; 
Take  me  'neath  thy  wings  divins  ' 
Lord !  thy  grace  is  all  my  trust  ; 
Save,  Oh !  save  tliy  trembling  dusi. 

i  Oh  !  what  mercies  still  attend 
Those  who  make  the  Lord  their  IViend 
Sweetly,  safely  shall  they  'bide   ^ 
'Neath  his  eye,  and  at  his  side : 
Lord  !  may  this  my  station  be : 
Seek  it,  all  ye  saints  !  with  me. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
•y^.  Pardon  and  Obedience. 

1  BLEST  is  the  man,  for  ever  blest, 

Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God , 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed. 
And  covered  with  his  Saviour's  blooo. 

2  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free; 

JJjs  buxable  joy,  his  holy  fear, 


I'SALM.S.  6? 

With  deep  repeniance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 
3  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  an<l  cancels  ail  his  sins ! 

While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace, 
Through  his  whole  life,  appears  and  shineo. 

SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

ti^u  Confession  and  Pardon. 

1  \VinijE  I  keep  silence,  and  conceal 

My  heavy  gailt  within  my  heart. 
What  tormenis  doth  mj  conscience  feel ! 
What  agonies^  of  inward  smart ! 

2  I  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 

And  all  my  secret  faults  confess ; 

Tliv  gospel  speaks  a  pard'ning  word, 

Thj'  Holy  Spirit  seals  the  grace. 

3  For  this  shall  every  humble  soui 

'Make  swift  addresses  to  thy  seat ; 
When  floods  of  huee  temptations  roll, 
There  shall  they'find  a  blest  retreat. 

4  IIow  safe  beneath  thy  wings  1  lie, 

When  days  grow  dark  and  storms  appear 
And  when  I  walk,  thy  watchful  eye 
Shall  ffuide  me  safe  from  every  snare. 
"  S.  M. 

«>/v.  Forgiveness  of  Sins. 

1  OH!  blessed  souls  are  they, 

Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er  ; — 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past. 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  tlieir  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  festering  wound  : 
nil  1  confessed  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 
4  Let  shiners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne , 


as  PSALM-'^. 

Our  help,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

^„  FIRST  PAljLT,  C.  M. 

Oif,      Works  of  Creation  and  Pron'dence 

1  REJOICE,  ye  righteous  !  in  the  Lord; 

This  work  belongs  to  you  ; 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word; 
How  holy,  just,  and  true  ! 

2  Ilis  mercy  and  his  righteousness 

Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaira 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  wondrous  name. 

3  His  wisdom  and  almighty  word 

The  heavenly  arches  spread  ; 
And.  by  the  Kpirit  of  the  Lord, 
Their  shining  hosts  were  made. 

4  He  bade  thcUquid  waters  flow 

To  their  apl)ointed  deep  ; 
The  flowing  seas  their  liiiiits  know 
And  their  own  station  keejv 

5  Ye  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth  ! 

With  fear  before  him  stand : 
He  spake — and  nature  took  its  birth, 
And  rests  on  his  command. 

6  He  scorns  the  angry  nations'  rage. 

And  breaks  their  vain  designs  ; 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  ago. 
And  in  full  glory  shines. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 
0»5«     Creatures  vain,  and  God  all-suffiderii 

1  BLEST  is  the  nation,  where  the  Lord 

Has  fixed  his  gracious  thro-ne  ; 
Where  he  reveals  his  heavenly  word. 
And  calls  the  tribes  his  own. 

2  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey. 

Does  the  whole  world  behold  ; 
He  formed  us  all  of  equal  clay, 
And  knows  our  feeble  mould- 

3  God  is  our  fear,  and  God  our  trust 

When  plagues  or  famine  spread: 


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ilia  watchful  eye  secures  the  just. 

Among  ten  thousand  dead. 
4  Lord  !  let  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice, 

And  bless  us  from  thy  throne  ; 
Fir  we  have  made  thy  word  our  choice, 

And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 

L.  P.  M. 

0*J»       Works  of  Creation  and  Provideitce. 

1  YE  holy  souls  !  in  God  rejoice  ; 

Your  Maker's  praise  becomes  your  voice  ; 

Great  is  your  theme,  your  songs  be  new 
Sing  of hisname,  his  word,  his  ways, 
His^works  of  nature  and  of  grace ; 

How  wise  and  holy,  just  aTnd  true ! 

2  .Tustice  and  truth  he  ever  loves  ; 

And  the  whole  earth  his  goodii^s  proves  ; 

His  word  the  heavenly'archSl  spread  ; 
How  wide  they  shine  from  north  to  south ! 
And  by  the  spint  of  his  mouth 

Were  all  the^arry  armies  made. 

3  He  gathers  the  wide-flowing  seas, — 
Those  watery  treasure3"kn(jw  their  place, — 

In  the  vast  store-house  of  the  deep  : 
Ele  spake — and  gave  all  nature  birth  ; 
And  fires  and  seas,  and  heaven  and  earth, 

His  everlasting  orders  keep. 

4  Let  mortals  tremble,  and  adore 
A  God  of  such  resistless  power, 

Nor  dare  indulge  their  feeble  rage  . 
Vain  are  their  thoughts,  and  weak  their  hacdB^ 
But  his  eternal  counsel  stands, 

And  rules  the  world  from  age  to  age. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
j4.  God's  Care  of  his  SairJs. 

1  LOTID  !  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days ;   % 

Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon'my  tongae; 
My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace, 
While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 

2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me; 

Crme.  let  us  all  exalt  his  name ; 


70  PSALMS, 

I  sought  th'  eternal  God,  and  lie 
Has  not  exposed  my  hope  to  shame. 

3  I  told  him  all  ray  secret  grief, 

My  secret  groaniiigs  reached  his  ears  ; 
He  gave  my  invvard'pains  relief, 
And  calmed  the  tumult  of  my  fears. 

4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 

\V  ith  heavenly  joy  their  faces  shine  ; 
A  beam  of  mercy  "from  tlie  skies 
Fills  them  with  light  and  joy  divine. 

5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Around  the  men  that  serve  the  Lord  : 
Oh  !  fear  and  love  him,  all  his  saints  ! 
Taste  of  his  grace  and  trust  his  word 

„  .  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

t>''i.  Religious  Education. 

1  CIITLDRENi^in  years  and  knowledcre  ycnaa 

Your  parents'  hoj)e,  your  parents'  joy, — 
Attend  the  counsels  of 'my  tongue ; 
Let  pious  thoughts  your  njPiids  employ. 

2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways, 
Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 

3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints. 

His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries  ; 
He  sets  his  frowning  face  against 
ITie  sons  of  violence  and  lies. 

4  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts, 

God  with  his  grace  is  ever  nigh  ; 
Pardon  and  ]\o]ie  his  love  imparts,' 

When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 
b  lie  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their  groans, 

Ilis  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  dearh, 
His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones,— 

They  in  his  praise  employ  their  breath. 

FIRST  FART,  C.  M. 
*l4.         Praise  fur  eminent  Deliverance 
I  I'LL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day : 
How  good  are  all  his  ways  ! 


PSALMS.  7 ! 

Ye  humble  souls,  who  love  to  pray  ' 
Come,  help  my  lips  to  praise. 

2  Sing,  to  the  honor  of  his  name, 

How  a  poor  sinner  cried  ; 
Nor  was  his  hope  exposed  to  shama, 
Nor  was  his  suit  denied. 

3  I  told  tlie  Lord  my  sore  distress, 

WitlT  heavy  groans  and  tears  ; 
He  gave  my  sharpest  torments  ease, 
And  silenced  all  my  fears. 

4  O  sinners  !   come  and  taste  his  love. 

Come,  learn  his  pleasant  ways, 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 

The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 
b  He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tentfe, 

Round  where  his  children  dwell ; 
What  ills  their  heavenly  care  prevents. 

■So  earthly  tongue  can  tell. 

6  Oh  !  love  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his  ! 
His  eye  regards  the  just ; 
How  richly  blest  their'portion  is, 
Who  make  the  Lord  their  trust ! 

^  SECOND  P^VRT,  C.  M. 

t>4.  Praise  for  3Iercies  received. 

1  THEE  will  I  bless,  O  Lord,  my  God ! 

To  thee  my  voice  I'll  raise. 
For  ever  spread  thy  name  abroad. 
And  daily  sing  thy  praise. 

2  My  soul  shall  glory  in  the  Lord, 

His  wondrous  acts  proclaim ; 
Oh  !  let  us  now  his  love  record, 
And  magnify  his  name. 

3  Mine  eyes  beheld  his  heavenly  light. 

When  I  implored  his  grace  ; 
I  saw  his  glory  with  deli^rht. 
And  joy  beamed  o'er  my  lace. 

3  Oh  !  taste  and  see  that  God  is  good, 
Ye,  who  on  him  rely ! 
He  shall  your  souls,  with  heavenly  ioo'l 
And  grace  and  strength,  supply. 


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72  PSALMS. 

THIRD  PART,  C.  M 

Trusting  and  Praising  God. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  ol  Iif(B, 

In  trouble,  and  in  joy. 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all,  who  are  distressed, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  Oh  !  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  his  name  ; 
When  in  distress  to  him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

4  Tne  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 

Deliverance  he  afYords  to  all, 

Who  on  his  succor  trust. 

5  Oh,!  make  but  trial  of  his  love  ; 

Experience  will  decide — 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

6  Fear  him,  ye  saints  !  and  ye  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  ; 
Make  ye  his  service  your  delight, — 
He  '11  make  your  wants  his  care. 


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EveniT\g. 

1  IN8PIRER  and  hearer  of  prayer. 

Thou  Shepherd  and  Guardian  of  thine  t 
My  all  to  thy  covenant-care, 

I,  sleeping  and  waking,  resign: 
If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me  ; 
And  fast  as  my  moments  roll  on, 

They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

2  ThN  ministering  spirits  descend, 

To  watch  while  thy  saints  are  asleep  j 
By  day  and  by  night  they  attend. 
The  heirs  of  salvation  to  keep  : 


PSALMS.  IS 

Bright  seraphs,  dispatched  from  the  thron© 
Repair  to  their  stations  assigned ; 

And  ange  a  elect  are  sent  dov/n, 
To  guard  the  redeemed  of  mankind. 

3  Thy  worship  no  interval  knows  ; 

Their  fervor  is  still  on  the  wing  ; 
And,  while  they  protect  my  repose, 

They  chant  to  the  praise  of  my  King. 
I,  too.  at  the  season  ordained. 

Their  chorus  for  ever  shall  join; 
And  love  and  adore,  without  end. 

Their  faithful  Creator,  and  mine 

fj  «,  8s,  7s,  and  4s. 

oi),  Christ  exalted  over  his  Foes. 

1  LO!  the  Lord,  the  might/ Saviour, 

Quits  the  grave  the  throne  to  claim; 
Object  of  his  endless  favor, 

God  o'er  all  exalts  his  name ; 
Those  who  hate  him— 

Clothed  with  everlasting  shame. 

2  Shout  for  joy— with  songs  of  praises, 

Ye,  who  in  his  name  delight ! 

Shout — for  God  our  Saviour  raises 
To  his  throne  in  endless  might ; 

'T  is  Jehovah- 
Crowns  our  Lord,  in  realms  of  light. 

3  God  his  servant  lifts  to  glory. 

Bids  him  all  his  honors  share  : 
Now,  Jehovah  !  we  adore  thee. 

And  thy  righteousness  declare : 
Endless  praises 

Shall  thy  ransomed  church  prepare. 

Q.-  L  M. 

OO.       Perfections  mid  Providence  of  God. 
1  HIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God ! 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cfoad 
That  veils  or  darkens  thy  designs. 

8  For  over  firm  thy  justice  stands. 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 


74  PSALMS. 

Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  My  God  !  how  excellent  thy  grace, 

Whence  all  our  hope,  our  comfort  spriags ; 
The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress, 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

4  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

We  sliall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast : 
There  mercy  like  a  river  llows, 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

5  Life,  I'ke  a  fountain,  rich  and  free, 

Sprmgs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord ; 
And,  in. thy  light,  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories^nromised  in  thy  word. 

C.  M. 

oO.      77ie  Presence  and  Protection  of  God. 

1  ABOVE  these  heavens'  created  rounde, 

Thy  mercies,  Lord  !  extend  ; 
Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds, 
Where  time  and  nature  end. 

2  Thy  justice  shall  maintain  its  throne. 

Though  mountains  melt  away; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  unknowu, 
A  deep  unfathomed  sea. 

3  Though  all  created  light  decay, 

And  death  close  up  our  eyes  ; 

Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day, 

Where  clouds  can  never  rise. 

4  Safety  to  man  thy  goodness  brings, 

Nor  overlooks  the  beast ; 
Beneath  the  sliadow  of  thy  wings 
Thy  children  choose  to  rest. 

•  S.  M. 

t>0.  Mansivful,  God  jttat 

1  WHEN  man  grows  bold  in  sin, 

Mv  heart  witliin  me  cries, — 
"He'  hath  no  faith  of  God  within. 
Nor  fear  belbre  his  eyes." 

2  He  walks  awhile  concealed, 

In  a  self-flattering  dream ; 


PSALMS. 

Till  his  dark  crimes,  at  once  revealed, 
Expose  his  hateful  name. 

3  Eis  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

liis  words  are  sniootli  and  tair  -; 

Wisdom  is  banished  from  his  soul., 

And  leaves  no  goodness  mere. 

4  But  there 's  a  dreadful  God, 

Though  men  renounce  his /ear  ; 
His  justice,  hid  behind  the  cloud, 
Shall  one  great  day  appear. 

5  Ilis  truth  transcends  the  sliy. 

In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell; 
Deep  as  the  sea  his  judtrments  lie, 
His  anger  burns  to  heil. 

6  How  excellent  his  love, 

Whence  all  our  safety  springs  . 
Oh  !  never  let  ray  soul  remove 
From  underneath  his  wings. 

.3^  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

04 .  God,  the  Guardian  of  the  Pious. 

1  NOW  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust, 

And  practice  all  that 's  good  ; 

So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 

And  he  "11  provide  me  food. 

2  I  to  my  God  my  ways  commit, 

And  cheerful  wait  his  will ; 
Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtAil  feet. 
Shall  my  desires  fulfill. 

3  Mine  innocence  shall  thou  display, 

And  make  thy  judgments  known, 
Fair  as  the  light  of  dawning  day 
Aud  glorious  as  the  noom 

4  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  possess, 

And  are  the  h^irs  of  heaven  ; 
True  riches,  wiih  abun.lnnt  peace, 
To  humble  souls  are  given. 


37. 


SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

The  Safety  of  the  Righteotts. 
1  MY  God  !  the  steps  of  pious  men 
Are  ordered  by  thy  wiU; 


7b  PSALMS. 

Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again  j 
Tliy  hand  supports  them  still. 
'■&  The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  \\:ays ; 
Their  virtue  he  approves  , 

He  '11  ne'er  deprive  ihem  of  his  grace, 
Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 

3  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs, 

Their  portion  and  their  homa , 
He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them  heirs 
'Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

,^  THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

tJ  4  .  The  Sinner  and  the  Saini. 

1  THE  haughty  sinner  I  have  seen. 

Not  fearing  man,  nor  God  ; 
Like  a  tall  bay-tree,  fair  and  green, 
Spreading  his  arras  abroad. 

2  And,  lo  !  he  vanished  from  the  grouna, 

Destroyed  by  hands  unseen ; 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf,  was  found. 

Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 
3.  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness, 

His  several  steps  attend  ; 
Trne  pleasure  runs  through  all  bis  way  a. 

And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

4  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  stand. 

Preserved  from  every'snare ; 
They  shall  possess  the  promised  land 
And  dwell  for  ever  there. 

QQ  ^-  ^'^' 

OG*  Severe  Chastisement  deprecated 

1  AJVHDST  thy  wrath,  remember  love 

Restore  tliy  servant,  Lord  ! 
Nor  let  a  father's  chastening  prove 
Like  an  avenger's  sword. 

2  My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear, 

And  e'er  my  head  a/e  gone  , 
The  burden.  Lord  !  I  cannot  bear. 
Nor  e'er  the  guilt  alone, 
a  All  my  desire  to  thee  is  known 
Thine  eye  counts  every  tear  ; 


PjsALMri. 

And  every  sigh,  and  every  groan. 
Is  noticed  by  thine  ear. 

4  But  I  '11  confess  my  guilt  to  thee. 

And  grieve  for  al!  my  sm  ; 
I  '11  mourn  hov\'  weak  my  graces  bo, 
And  he^  support  divine. 

5  My  God  !  forgive  my  follies  past, 

And  be  for  ever  nish  ; 

0  Lord  of  my  saJvatibn !  haste, 

Before  thy  servant  die.  -f 

L.M. 
'  >  1?,  Brevity  of  hui,ian  Life. 

1  Oil    let  me,  gracious  Lord  !  extend 
My  vieAv,  to  life's  approaching  end  : 
What  are  joy  days  7— a  span  Their  line  ; 
And  wha(  my  age,  compared  vrith  thine  l 

2  Our  life  advancing  to  its  close, 

While  scarce  its  earliest  dawn  it  known, 
Swift,  through  an  empty  shade,  we  run. 
And  vanity  and  man  are  one. 
'6  God  of  my  fathers  !  here,  as  they, 

1  walk,  the  pilgrim  of  a  tlay; 

A  transient  guest,  thy  works  admire, 
And  instant  to  my  home  retire. 

4  Oh  !  spare  me.  Lord  !  in  mercy,  spare, 
And  nature's  failing  strength  repair  , 
Ere,  life's  short  circuit  wandered  o  er, 
1  perish,  and  am  seen  no  more. 

^Q  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

Oil.  T^ne  Vanity  of  Man. 

1  TEACH  me  the  mea>=:ire  of  ray  days 

Thou  Maker  of  niy  frame  ! 
I  wou-d  survey  Mfe's  narro-»7  space. 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast. 

An  inch  or  two  of  time  : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

5  Kee  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move. 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  ' 


78  PSALMS. 

They  raee  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  the  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show ; 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore; 
They  toil  for  heirs  they  know  not  who 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  Wliat  should  I  wish,  or  wait  for,  the:! 

From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust'j 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  ail. 

„  SECOND  PART,  C  M 

oil.  Sick-bed  Devotion. 

1  GOD  of  my  life !  look  gemly  down, 

Behold  the  pains  I  feel ! 
But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne. 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 

2  Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord  ! 

They  come  at  thy  command  ; 
I  '11  not  attempt  a  murm'ring  word. 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 

3  Yet  I  may  plead  wi'h  humble  cries,-- 

"  Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes  ; 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies, 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes." 
i  Crushed  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 
We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beauty  's  lost. 
5  1  'm  but  a  stranger  here  below, 
As  all  my  fethers  Were ; 
May  I  be  well-prepared  to  go. 
When  I  the  summons  hear. 
5  But  if  my  life  be  spared*  awhile, 
Before  my  last  remove, 
I'hy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still, 
And  I  '1!  declare  thy  love. 


PSALMS.  7& 

S   M 
jy.  The  Brevity  of  Life. 

1  LORD !  let  me  know  mine  end.— 

My  days,  how  brief  their  date? 
That  I  may  timely  comprehend, 
How  Trail  uiy  best  estate. 

2  My  life  is  but  a  span, 

Mine  age  is  naught  with  thee  ; 
What  is  the  highest  boast  of  man 
But  dust  and  vanity  1 

3  Dumb  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 

For  thou  hast  brought  me  low  ; 
Remove  thy  judgments,  lest  I  die; 
I  faint  beneaih^thy  blow. 

4  At  thy  rebuke,  the  bloom 

Of  man's  vain  beauty  Hies ; 
And  grief  shall,  like  a  moth,  oonsuiat 
All  that  delights  our  eyes. 

5  Have  pity  on  my  fears  ; 

Hearken  to  my  request ; 
Turn  not  in  silence  from  my  tears, 
But  give  the  mourner  rest. 

ti  Oh  !  spare  me  yet,  I  pray, 

Awhile  my  strength  restore. 
Ere  I  am  summoned  hence  away. 
And  seen  on  earth  no  more.      '* 


f^,^  7s  and  69. 

«I>t7.  Human  Fraitty. 

I  OH!  what  is  earthly  iileasure, 
Compared  with  tiiy  rich  grace! 
Lord  !  teach  us  how  to  measure 

The  remnant  of  our  days, — 
How  brief  is  our  existence. 
How  frail  a  thing  is  man  ; 
y    And  grant  us  thine  assistance. 
This  feeble  life  to  scan. 

1  How  soon  the  hours  of  gladnesu, 
That  cheer  us  on  our  way, 
Are  changed  to  gloom  and  sadness 
Or  filled  w'lh  deep  dismay  ! 


dO  PSALMS. 

Man,  in  his  best  condition, 

Is  va/iity  and  dust ; 
Soon  past  the  fleeting  vision ; 

He  then  gives  up  the  ghost. 
3  Earth's  treasures  quickly  leave  us, 

Its  honors  ne'er  endure  ; 
Its  pleasures  but  deceive  us, 

Its  hopes  are  insecure: 
But,  Lord  !  while  time  so  fleeting 

Is  filled  with  many  a  snare, 
My  soul  on  thee  is  waiting, 

I  T.  trust  thy  guardian  care. 

.  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

^0.         Deliver ajics  fro ni  deep  Distf  sua. 
I  I  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord,— 
lie  bowed  to  hear  my  cry  ; 
He  saw  mi*-  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 
'i  He  raised  me  from  a  horrid  pit. 
Where,  mourning,  long  I  lay  ; 
And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet — 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stana, 

And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
In  a  new  thankful  song. 

4  I  '11  spresfl  his  Avorks  of  grace  abroad  ; 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear  : 
And  sinnecs  learn  to  make  my  God 
^ Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

5  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love ! 

Thy  mercies.  Lord  !  how  great ! 
We  have  not  Avords,  nor  hours  enough^ 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

.  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

•10.     Incarnation  and  Atonement  of  Chriat 
I  BEHOLD!  the' blest  Redeemer  comcB. 
Th'  eternal  Son  appears, 
And  at  th'  appointed  time  assumes 
Tiie  body  God  prepares. 
VJ  Much  he  revealed  his  Father's  grace. 
And  much  his  truth  he  showed. 


PSALMS.  «? 

He  preacted  the  way  of  righteousaes* 
Where  great  assemblies  stood. 

3  His  Father's  honor  touched  his  hearu 

He  pitied  sinners'  cries; 
And  to  fulfill  a  Saviour's  part 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 

4  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  shed, 

Could  wash  the  conscience  clean; 
But  the  rich  sacrifice  he  paid 
Atones  for  alt  our  sin. 

TIIIUD  PART,  C.  M. 
4v.  God's  infinite  Love. 

1  O  LORD !  how  infinite  thy  love ! 

How  wondrous  are  thy  ways  ! 
Let  earth  beneath,  and  heaven  rbove, 
Combine  to  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Man  in  immortal  beauty  shone, 

Thy  noblest  work  below ; 

Too  soon  by  sin  made  heir  alon 

To  death  and  endless  woe. 

3  Then— "Lo !  I  come,"  the  Saviour  said ; 

Oh !  be  his  name  adored, 
Who,  with  his  blood,  our  ransom  paid. 
And  life  and  bliss  restored. 

^1  ^•^^-  A. 

**  1 .  Bleisednfiss  of  the  Mercifum 

1  BLEST  is  the  man,  whose  heart  doth  nif<ve 
And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor  ;  . 

Whose  soul,  by  sympathising  love,  * 

Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure. 
Z  His  heart  contrives,  for  their  relief, 

More  good  than  his  own  hanas  can  do ; 
He,  in  the  time  of  gen'eral  grief. 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  pity  too. 
3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth, 
With  secret  blessings  on  his  head, 
When  drousht,  and  pestilence,  and  dearta 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead, 
i  Or,  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 

God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forsivon ; 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  toucti, 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heaven 
G 


S2  V&M.MS. 

L.  M. 
1^.  Ti'usti7ig  tn  God  in  Times  of  Despondency. 
i  MV  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord  ! 
Kut  I  -will  call  thy  name  to  mind ; 
And  times  of  past  distress  record, 
When  I  liave  found  tliat  God  was  kind, 

2  Yet  will  the  Lord  comman  ,'  Ills  love. 

When  I  address  his  throne  by  day'; 
Nor  in  the  night  his  grace  remove  ; — 
The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 

3  1  '11  cast  myself  before  his  feel, 

And  say — "  My  God,,  my  heavenly  Rock. ! 
Why  doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 
Tiie  soul  that  groans  beneath  thy  stroke?" 

4  1  '11  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  low : 

Why  should  my  soul  indulge  her  griefs 
Hope  in  the  Lord  and  praise  him  too ; 

He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 
6  Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still; 

Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  emploii, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill, 

My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy ! 

.  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

»,^,  Desertion  and  Hope. 

1  WTTHjarnest  longings  of  the  mind, 
My  (f6d  !  to  thee'I  look ; 
So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  find 
And  taste  the  cooling  brooK. 
•When  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace, 
And  meet  my  God  again? 
So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
My  heart  endures  with  pain. 

3  'T  is  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 

1  think  on  ancient  days  ; 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go. 
And  all  our  Avork  was  praise. 

4  But  why,  my  soul!  sunk  down  so  far. 

Beneath  this  heavy  load  1 
Why  do  my  thoughts  indulge  despair, 
And  sin  against  my  God"? 
3  Hope  in  the  Lord,  v/hose  mighty  hand 
Car  all  thy  v.'oes  remove. 


iflkLMs.  S3 

ifor  1  shall  yet  before  him  stand, 
And  sing  restoring  love. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

4^.  Thirstir.g  after  God. 

I  AS  pants  the  hart  for  pooling  streams. 
When  heated  in  the  chase, 
So  lonffs  my  soul.  O  God  !  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 
i  For  thee,  my  God,  tlie  living  God  ! 
My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 
Oh  !  when  shall  I  behold  tliy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  divine ! 

3  /  sijrh  to  think  of  happier  days, 

When  thou,  O  Lord  !  wast' nigh; 
When  every  heart  was  tun^d  to  prai.sd. 
And  none  more  blessed  than  T- 

4  Why  resTless,  why  cast  down,  my  soUi  ? 

Trust  God,  and  thou  shalt  .«ing 
His  praise  again,  and  find  him  s1ill 
Thy  health's  eternal  sjiriug. 

Aiy  7s. 

i-^.  Prayei  and  Hope  in  Affliction. 

1  HEARKEN,  Lord  !  to  my  complaints- 
For  my  soul  within  me  faints ; 
Thee,  "far  off  I  call  to  mind,  '« 
III  the  lajid  I  left  behind, 

Where  the  streams  of  Jordan  flow. 
Where  the  heights  of  Ilermon  glow. 

2  Tempest-tossed  my  failing  bark 
Founders  on  the  ocean  dark  ; 
Deep  to  deep  around  me  calls, 
With  the  ru.-h  of  Avater-falls  ; 
While  I  pluuire  to  lower  caves. 
Overwhelmed  by  all  thy  waves. 

3  Once  the  morning's  earliest  light 
Brought  thy  mercy  to  my  sight. 
And  my  wakeful  song  was  heard 
Later  than  the  evening-bird  ; 
Hast  thou  all  my  prayers  forgot? 
Dost  thou  scorn,  or  hear  them  not  7 

4  Why,  my  soul !  art  thou  perplexed  ♦ 
Why  with  faithless  troubles  vexed  J 


Hope  in  Gcd,  whose  saviri!^  naire 
Thou  Shalt  joyfully  proclaim, 
When  his  countenance  shall  shine 
Through  the  clouds  that  darken  thine. 

CM. 
43.  Prayer  in  Affliction. 

i  JUDGE  me,  O  God  !  and  plead  my  cauM 
Against  a  sinful  race ; 
From  vile  oppression  and  deceit 
Secure  me  by  thy  grace. 

2  On  thee  mv  steadfast  hope  depends 

And  am  I  left  to  mourn  % 
To  sink  in  sorrows,  and  in  vain 
Implore  thy  kind  return? 

3  Oh !  send  thy  light  to  guide  my  feet, 

And  bid  thy  trutn  appear ; 

Conduct  me  to  thy  holy  hill, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there. 

4  Then  to  thine  altar,  O  my  God  ! 

My  joyful  feet  simll  rise, 
And  my  triumphant  songs  shall  praise 
The  God  who  rules  the  skies. 

II.  M. 
43.       Csmmencenzent  of  public  Worafap 

1  NOW,  to  thy  sacred  house 

1  turn  my  willing  feet, 
Where  saints,  witli  morrjng-vowa, 

In  full  assembly  meet : 
Thy  power  divine 

Shall  there  be  shown, 

And  from  thj  th-oiie 
Thy  mercy  shme. 

2  Oh  !  send  thy  lisht  abroad ; 

Thv  truth,  with  heavenly  ray, 
Shall'lead  my  soul  to  God, 

And  guide  my  doubtful  way  ; 
I'll  hear  thy  word 

With  faith  sincere, 

And  learn  to  fear 
And  praise  the  Lord. 


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3  Here  reach  thy  gracicits  liaad, 

And  all  my  sorrows  heal, 
ilere  health  and  strength  divine. 

Oh !  make  my  bosom  feel ; 
Like  balmy  dew, 

Shall  Jesus'  voice 

My  heart  rejoice 
And  strength  renew. 

4  Now  in  thy  holy  hill. 

Before  th'.ne  altar,  l,ord  .' 
M)'  harp  and  song  shall  sound 

The  glories  of  thy  word  : 
O  God  of  grace  ! 

Henceforth  to  thee 

My  life  shall  Ye 
A  hymn  of  praise. 


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Prttyer  in  Distress. 
\  .TtTDGE  me.  Lord  !  in  righteousne^a; 
Plead  for  me  in  my  distress  ; 
Good  and  merciful  thou  art ; 
Bind  this  bleedinjr.  broken  heart ; 
Cast  me  not  despairing  hence; 
Be  thy  love  my  confidence. 

2  Send  thy  light  and  truth,  to  guide 
•  Me,  too  prone  to  turn  aside, 

On  thy  holy  hill  to  rest, 
In  thy  courts  for  ever  blest; 
There  to  God,  my  hope,  my  joy. 
Praise  shall  all  my  powers  employ. 

3  Wliy,  my  soul !  art  thou  di-smayed  ^ 
Why  of  earth  or  hell  afraid? 
Trust  in  God ;  disdain  to  yield. 
While  o'er  thee  he  casts  his  shield ; 
While  his  countenance  divine 
Sheds  the  light  of  heaven  on  thine. 

4  A  ^  ^'- 

1:4.  Co7}i])laint  in  Declension 

1  LORD !  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old,. 
Thy  works  of  power  and  grace. 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 
The  w^aders  cf  their  davs 


S6  i'SALMS. 

<J  How  thou  did  St  build  thy  churches  hero, 
And  make  thy  gospel  known  : 
Among  them  did  ihiue  arni  upjtear, 
Thy  light  .-ind  glory  shone. 

3  In  God  they  hoaste.l  all  the  dav  ; 

And  in  a  cheerful  throng, 
Did  thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray  ; 
And  grace  was  all  their  song. 

4  Hut  now  our  souls  are  seized  with  shame  i 

Confusion  fills  our  face, 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme, 
And  fools  reproach  thy  grace. 

5  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God  ! 
We  plead  the  honors  of  iiiy  name. 
The  merits  of  thy  blood." 


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FIRST  PART,  I..  ISI. 

The  Glory  of  Christ. 

1  NOW  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  Saviour-King; 
Jesus,  the  Lord, — how  heavenly  fair 
His  form !  how  bright  his  beauties  are  ' 

2  O'ier  all  the  sons  of  human  race 
He  shines  with  a  superior  grace; 
Love  from  his  lips  divinely' llow.s. 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

3  Dress  thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  Lord. 
Gird  on  the  terror  of  thy  sword ; 

In  majesty  and  glory  ride, 

With  truth  and  meekness  at  thy  side. 

4  Thy  throne,  O  God  !  for  ever  stands; 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands ; 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  "jnsr  and  right 
Justice  ana  grace  are  thy  delight. 

5  God,  thine  own  God,  has  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head  ; 
And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  blest 

His  first-born  Son  above  the  rest. 


PSALMS. 

.  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

^0»  Christ  and  his  Church. 

1  THE  King  of  saints,— how  fair  his  face 
Adorned  with  majesty  and  grace, 

He  comes,  with  blessings  from  above, 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen,  arrayed  in  purest  gold ; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress, 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

J  Oh  !  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  ris* 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies  ; 
And  all  thy  sons,  a  numerous  train, 
Each  like  a  prince  in  glory  reign. 

4  Let  endless  honors  crown  his  head ; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread  ; 
While  we,  with  cheerful  songs,  approve 
The  condescensions  of  his  love. 

CM. 
'it).  Christ  and  his  glwious  Reign,   . 

I  I  'LL  speak  the  honors  of  my  King,— 
His  form  divinely  fair  ; 
None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

3  Sweet  is  thy  speech,  and  heavenly  graea 

Upon  thy  Hps  is  slied ; 
Thy  God,  with  blessings  infinite, 
liath  crowned  thy  sacred  head. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince . 

Ride  with  majestic  sway  ; 
■    Thy  terror  shall  strike  through  thy  foea, 
And  make  the  world  obey. 

4  Thy  throne,  O  God  !  for  ever  stand  i ; 

Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove 
A  peacefr.l  sceptre  in  thy  hands, 
To  rule  the  saints  by  iove. 

5  Justice  and  truth  attend  thee^ii'l 

But  mercv  is  thy  choice ; 
And  God,  thy  God,  thy  soul  shall  fill 
With  most  peculiar'joys. 


SS  PSALMS. 

^  S.  M. 

40>.  Tfie  Glory  of  Chriaf 

1  MY  Saviour  and  my  King ! 

Thy  beauties  are  divine  ; 
Thy  lips  with  blessings  overflow, 
And  every  grace  is  thine. 

2  Now  raa^se  thy  glory  known  ; 

Gird  on  thy  dfeadlul  sword, 

And  ride,  in  majesty,  to  spread 

The  conquest's  of  thy  word. 

3  Strike  through  thy  stubborn  foe«, 

Or  melt  their  hearts  t'  obey  ; 
While  justice,  meekness,  grace,  and  trutli, 
Attend  thy  glorious  way. 

4  Thy  laws,  O  God  !  are  right ; 

Thy  throne  shall  ever  stand, 
And  thy  victorious  gospel  prove 
A  sceptre  in  thy  hand. 

H.  M. 

^rs.  Christy  the  triumphant  King. 

s.  GHID  on  thy  conquering  sword, 
Ascend  thy  shining  car  ; 
And  march.  Almighty  Lord  ! 

To  wage  thy  holy  war  : 

Before  his  wheels, 

In  glad  surprise, 

Ye  vallies !  rise, 

/      And  sink,  ye  hills  ! 

2  Before  thine  awful  face 

Millions  of  foes  shall  fall, 
The  captives  of  thy  grace, — 

That  grace  which  conquers  ®!j : 
The  world  shall  know. 

Great  King  of  kings  !  * 

What  wondrous  things 
Thine  arm  can  do. 

3  Here  to  my  waiting  soul, 

Bend  thy  triumphant  way ,' 
Here  every  fear  control, 
And  all  thy  power  display ; 


PSALMS.  S9 

My  heart,  thy  throne, 

Blest  Jesus !  see, 
Submits  to  thee,— 

To  thee  alone. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
»(>.      CIturch's  Safety  amidst  Desolations. 

1  God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints. 

When  storms"of  sharp  distress  invade. 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid, 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled, 

Bown  to  the  deep  and  buried  there ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world;— 

Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear, 
6  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  liow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God  ; 
Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through. 

And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

4  That  sacred  stream,— thy  holy  word. 

Our  grief  allays,  our  fear  controls: 
Sweet  peace  thy  pronjises  afford. 
And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  soul* 

5  Zion  enjoys  her  monarch's  love, 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour  ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  loundations  move, 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  armed  with  pow  ?:-: 

SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 
ytO.  God  reigns  in,  Zion. 

1  LET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice, 

Though  tyrants  rage,  and  kingaoma  n&e 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice, — 
The  nations  melt,— the  tumult  dies, 
ii  From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores, 
He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease ; 
When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars, 
He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace 
S  "  Be  still — and  learn  that  I  am  God  ; 
I'll  be  exalted  o'er  the  lands  ; 
1  Avill  be  kno^^n  and  feared  abroad, 
But  SI  ill  mv  throne  in  Zion  stands  " 


90  PS  ALMS. 

4  O  Lord  ot  hosts,  almiglity  King  ! 

While  we  so  near  thy  presence  tiwoll, 
Oui'  faith  shall  sit  secure,  and  sing 
Defiance  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

THIRD  PART,  L.  M. 

40.      7%e  Kefuge  and  Defencb  of  the  Saints. 

1  GOD  is  our  refuge  and  defence, 

In  trouble  our  unfailing  aid  ; 
Secure  in  his  omnipotence. 
What  foe  can  make  our  souls  alVaid  1 

2  Yea,  though  the  earth's  foundations  rock, 

And  mountains  down  the  gulf  be  hurled, 
His  people  smile  amid  the  shock  ; 
They  look  beyond  this  transient  world. 

3  There  is  a  river  pure  and  bright. 

Whose  streams  make  glad  the  heavenly  plain.s. 
Where,  in  eternity  of  light, 
The  city  of  our  God  remains. 

4  Built  by  the  v/ord  of  his  command. 

With  his  unclouded  presence  blest. 
Firm  as  his  throne  the.  bulwarks  stand  ; 
There  is  our  home,  our  hope,  our  rest. 

5  Thither  let  fervent  faith  aspire; 

Our  treasure  and  our  heart  be  there ; 
Oh  !  for  a  seraph's  wing  of  fire ! 
No;— for  the  mightier  wings  of  prayer. 

6  We  reach  at  once  that  last  retreat, 

And- ranged  among  the  ransomed  throng 
'Fall  with  the  elders* at  his  feet. 

Whose  name  alone  inspires  their  sons. 

C.  M. 
ID*  God  an  unfailing  Refuge. 

1  GOD  is  our  refuge,  tried  and  proved. 

Amid  a  stormy  world  ; 
We  will  not  fear  though  earth  be  moved, 
And  hills  in  ocean  hurled. 

2  The  Avaves  may  roar,  the  mountains  shake. 

Our  comforts  shall  not  cease , 
The  Lord  his  saints  .will  not  forsake ; 
The  Lord  will  give  us  peace 


1  A  gentle  stream  of  hope  and  love 
To  us  shall  ever  flow ; 
It  issues  from  his  throne  above ; 
It  cheers  his  church  below. 
4  When  earth  and  hell  against  us  catu<'. 
He  spake  and  quelled  their  powert : 
The  Lord  of  hos>s  is  still  the  same ; 
The  God  of  grace  is  ours. 

.     '  7s  and  6s.    Irregular. 

4u.        The  River  and  the  City  of  God. 

1  FROM  the  throne  of  God  there  springs 

A  pure,  a  crystal  stream ; 
Life  and  peace  and  joy  it  brings 

lo  his  Jerusalem; 
Rivers  of  refreshing  grace 

Through  the  sacred  city  flow, 
Watering  ail  the  hallowed  place, 

Where  God  resides  belc*v. 

2  God,  most  merciful,  most  high, 

Doth  in  his  Zion  dwell: 
Kept  by  him,  her  towers  defy 

The  strength  of  earth  and  hell.: 
Guardian  of  the  chosen  race, 

Jesus  doth  his  church  defend  ; 
Saves  them  by  his  kindly  grace, 

And  saves  them  to  the  end 

^^  L.  M 

'i  / .  Praise  to  Christ,  the  King. 

1  JESUS,  the  Lord,  ascends  on  high; 
He  reigns  in  glory  o'er  the  sky  7 
Let  all'the  earth  its  offerings  bring, 
E.xalt  his  name,  proclaim  him  King. 

2  Wide,  through  the  world,  he  spreads  his  R^T^aj 
And  bids  the  heathen  lands  obey ; 

His  church,  with  wiUing  offerings,  greet, 
And  bend  submissive  at  her  feet. 

3  His  reisrn  the  heathen  lands  shall  own ; 
His  holiness  secures  his  throne  ; 

And  earthly  princes  gath(;r  round, 
Where  Christ,  the  mighty  God,  is  found. 
">   Princes  by  him  their  power  extend, 
l"-arth's  mightiest  kiii^s  to  Je.sus  bend  ; 


92  I'SALMS 

H^  bids  them  rule,  he  bids  tneni  die, — 
Himself  o'pr  all  exalted  high. 

^  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

47.      The  Ascension  and  Reign  of  Christ. 

1  OH!  for  a  ahout  of  sacred  joy 

To  God,  the  sovereign  King  ; 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high ; 

His  heavenly  guar.ds  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honor  sing: — 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profoacvl ; 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song  ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thought' ess  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne  : — 

He  loved  that  chosen  race ; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  owii  • 
The  heathen  taste  his  grace. 

.  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

4 V .  Christ,  the  King. 

1  EXTOL  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  high, 

"King  over  all  the  earth , 

Exalt  his  triumph  to  the  sky, 

In  songs  of  sacred  mirth. 

2  God  is  gone  up  with  loud  acclaim, 

And  trumpets'  tuneful  voice ; 
Sing  praise,  sing  praises  to  his  name, 
Sing  praises,  and  rejoice. 

3  Sing  praises  to  our  God  :  sing  praise 

To  every  creature's  King  : 
His  wondrous  works,  his  glorious  ■vraya. 
All  tongues  !  all  kindred !  sing. 

4  God  sits  upon  his  holy  throne, 

God  o'er  the  heathen  reigns  ; 


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His  truth  through  ail  the  world  is  knowr 
That  truth  his  throne  sustains. 

0  Princes  around  his  footstool  throng, 

Kings  in  the  dust  adore  ; 
Earth  and  her  shields  to  God  belong  ;— 
Sing  praises  evermore. 

THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

Christ  triumphant. 

1  ARISE,  ye  people !  and  adore,— 

Exulting  strike  the  chord  ;  -. 
Let  all  the  earth,  from  shore  to  shore, 
Confess  th'  almighty  Lord. 

2  Glad  shouts  aloud,  wide  echoing  round, 

Th'  ascending  God  proclaim: 
Th'  angelic  choir  resiJond  the  sound; 
And  shake  creation's  frame. 

3  They  sing  of  death  and  hell  o'erthrowa 

In  that  triumphant  hour ; 
And  God  exalts  his  conquering  Son 
To  his  right  hand  of  power. 

4  Oh !  shout,  ye  people  !  and  adore,— 

Exulting  s'trike  the  chord  : 
Let  all  the  earth,  from  shore  to  shcr*; 
Confess  th'  almighty  Lord. 

FIRST  PART,  S.  M 
4:0.  Safet^J  of  ilie  Church. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode. 
His  most  delightful  seat.  , 

2  In  Zion  God  is  known, — 

A  refuge  in  distress  ; 
How  bright  has  his  saivati<m  shoa». 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

3  When  kings  against  her  joinea. 

And  sa\v  the  Lord  was  there ; 
In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  s»«n. 


P4  PSALMS. 

How  well  our  God  secures  he  fold, 
^Mjere  his  own  sheep  have  been. 
P  In  every  new  tlistress 

We  -"li  to  his  house  repair  : 
We  "U  think  upon  his  wondrous  gract 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

.Q  SECOXD  PART,  S.  M. 

4o.  Guspd-  Worship  and  Order. 

1  FAR  as  thy  name  is  known. 

The  world  declares  thy  praise : 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord !  before  thy  throae. 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 

2  With  ioy  let  Judah  stand 

On  2i6n"s  chosen  hlU. 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand. 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
Compass  "and  view  thy  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well ; — 

4  The  order  of  thy  house. 

The  worship  of  thy  court. 
The  cheerf:il  songs,  the  solemn  vowa. 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  now  decent  and  how  wise  I 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes. 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 

6  TheGod  we  worship  now 

^^  ill  suide  us  till  we  die : 
Wm  be'our  God  whUe  here  l»elow, 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 

lis  and  Ss. 
40.       The  Beauty  aid  Sirength  of  ZioTt. 

1  01£ !  ereat  is  Jehovah,  and  great  be  his  praise 

In  the  city  of  God  he  is  King  : 
Proclaim  ye  his  triumphs  in  jubilant  la>-a  ; 
On  the  mount  of  his  hohness  sing. 

2  The  ioy  of  the  earth,  from  her  beantiful  height 

Is  Zion's  impregnable  hill ; 


PiJAL>L?.  95 

The  Lord  in  her  temple  still  taketh  delight, 
God  reigns  in  her  palaces  still. 

3  Let  the  daughters  of  Judah  be  glad  for  thy  lore, 

The  mountain  of  Zioir  rejoice ; 
For  thoa  wilt  establish  her  sea;  irom  abcve, 
Wll;  make  her  the  throne  of  thy  choice. 

4  Go.  ivalk  abont  Zion.  and  measure  the  length. 

Her  -'^alks  and  her  bulwarks,  mark  we  J; 
Contemplate  her  palaces,  glorious  in  sireagth. 

Her  lowers  and  her  pinnacles  leli. 
^>  Then  sav  to  your  children—-  Our  refuge  is  tried, 

l"hi3  God  is  our  God  to  the  end ; 
His  people  for  ever  his  counsels  shall  guide. 

His  arm  shall  for  ever  defend. 

,  CM. 

-4i7.  Dtatli  and  the  Itss^srrecticn. 

1  YE  sons  of  pride  !  that  hate  the  just, 

And  trample  on  the  poor. 
\Vhen  death  has  brought  you  down  to  doac, 
Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more. 

2  The  last  sreat  day  shall  chanee  the  scene; 

\\"hen  wLU  that  hour  appear  ? 
When  shall  the  just  revive  and  reigc 
Oer  all  that  scorned  them  here  T 

3  God  will  my  naked  soul  receive. 

Called' from  the  world  away. 
And  brerk  the  prison  of  the  grave, 
To  raise  my  mouldering  ciay. 

4  Heaven  is  my  everlastiAg  home ; 

Th'  inheritance  is  sure"; 
Let  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume. 
But  I  "U  repine  no  more. 

-^  C.  3L 

"dXj.  The  lest  JudemeiU. 

1  THE  Lord,  the  judge,  before  his  throne 
Bids  the  whole  earth  dra^v  niffh ; 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun,~ 
And  near  the  western  sky. 
•2  No  more  shil  bold  blasphemers  «ay^  - 
"Judgment  wijl  nexr  begin ;' 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay. 
To  impudence  and  ssia. 


yO  PSALMS. 

a  Throned  on  a  cloud,  our  God  shall  come ; 
Bright  liames  prepare  his  way ; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm, 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 
4  Heaven  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 
Attending  angels  come. 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know,  and  fear 
His  justice  and  their  doom. 
6  "  But  gather  all  my  saints,"  he  crieSj 
"Who  made  their  peace  with  God, 
By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 
And  sealed  it  with  his  blood. 
6  "Their  faith  and  works,  brought  forth  to  iighl 
Shall  make  the  world  confess. 
My  sentence  of  reward  is  right ; 
And  heaven  adore  my  grace." 

^  _  8s,  7s,  and  4. 

it)0.  God,  thejinal  Judge. 

i  LO !  the  mighty  God  appearing, 
From  on  high  Jehovah  speaks  ! 
Eastern  lands  the  summons  hearing, 
O'er  the  west  his  thunder  breaks : 
Earth  beholds  him  : 
Universal  nature  shakes. 

2  Zion,  all  its  light  unfolding, 

God  in  glory  shall  display  : 
Lo !  he  comes, — nor  silence  holding, 

Fire  and  clouds  prepare  his  way : 
Tempests  round  him 

Hasten  on  the  dreadful  day. 

3  To  the  heavens  his  voice  ascending, 

To  the  earth  beneath  he  cries : — 
"Souls  immortal  now  descending. 

Let  the  sleeping  dust  arise  ! 
Rise  to  judgment ; 

Let  my  throjie  adorn  the  skies. 
J  "Gather  first  my  saints  around  me- 

Those  who  to  my  covenant  stood ; 
Those  who  humbly  sought  and  found  me; 

Through  the  dying  Saviour's  blood : 
Blest  Redeemer  f 

Dearest  sacrifice  to  God  !' 


PSALMS  in 

&  Now  the  heavens  on  high  adore  him 
And  his  righteousness  declare  ; 
Sinners  perish  from  before  him, 

But  Ilia  saints  his  mercies  share  : 
Ju6t  his  judgment  I 

God,  himself  the  judge,  is  there 
-  ,  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

i>  1 ,  A  Penitent  jileading for  Pard\m. 

1  SHOW  pity,  Lord  !  0  Lord  !  forgive  ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 
'i  Oh  !  wash  my  soul  from  erery  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean  ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

3  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess. 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  : 
Lord  !  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

4  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  mufet  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  ; 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell. 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord  I 
UTiose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word. 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there. 
Some  STire  support  against  despair. 

SECOND  PART,  L.  M 
a^l.  Native  and  Total  Depravity. 

1  LORD  '  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 
And  bom  unholy  and  unclean  ; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
(.'oiTupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death  ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we  're  defiled  in  ev(!ry  part. 

3  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop-branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest. 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea. 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 


yS  VSALMft 

4  Jesus,  my  Qod  !  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow ; 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

5  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peac«. 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul,  hath  rest  or  ease  : 
Lord  !  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 

^  ,  THIRD  PAllT,  L.  M. 

t)  i  .  Tlie  Backslider'' s  Supplication. 

i  0  THOU,  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry  ; 
Thougli  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  Migry  look, 
liut  blot  their  mem"ryfrom  thy  book. 

i  I^reate  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  haart. 

8  T  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 
Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight : 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God  !  restore, 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord  1 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford  ; 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  thione, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

FOURTH  PART,  L.  M. 
fe>l.  Returning  to  God. 

1  A  BROKEN  heart,  my  God  !  my  King  ! 
Is  ali  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

The  God  of  Grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

2  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  0  Lord  !  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

3  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways  ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace, 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
4J3CI  they  shall  praise  the  pard'ning  (jKj^ 


i>SALMS.  99 

4  On !  ma)  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 
And  all  ray  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  iny  strength  and  righteousnew. 

-  -  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

«5 1 ,  Si7i  confessed  and  Fardoned. 

1  LORD  !  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress, 

And  guilt,  before  thine  eyes ', 
Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 
How  high  my  crimes  arise  ! 

2  Clearfse  me,  0  Lord  !  and  cheer  ny  soul 

"VMth  thy  forgiving  love  ; 
Oh  !  make  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
And  bid  my  pains  lemove. 

3  Let  not  thy  Spirit  quite  depart, 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face  ; 
Create  anew  my  vicious  heart, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 

4  Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known, 

Before  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Backsliders  shall  address  thy  throne. 
And  turn  to  God  again. 

SECOND  PART,  0.  M. 
Repentance  and  Faith  in  Clvriat 

1  0  GOD  of  mercy  hear  my  call. 

My  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace  ; 

Then  my  rejoicing  tonirue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness. 

And  maJce  thy  praise  my  song. 
8  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifei  slain. 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remais 

Sufficient  and  alone. 
4  A  Boul,  oppressed  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise  ; 
An  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 

fs  onr  bist  sacrifice. 


51. 


100  PSALMS. 

S.  M. 
i>A.  The  acceptable  Sacrifice. 

1  NO  offering  God  requires, 

Nor  victims  please  his  eye  , 
Else  should  his  altars  blaze  with  fires. 
And  flocks  and  herds  should  die. 

2  The  humble,  contrite  breast, 

The  spirit's  broken  sighs, 
Are  gifts  on  which  his  love  can  rest, 
Nor  will  the  Lord  despise. 

3  Thy  mercies  from  above, 

To  Zion,  Lord  !  extend  ; 
Built  by  thy  power,  and  watched  by  lova, 
Now  let  her  walls  ascend. 
1  Well  pleased,  thou  then  shalt  see 
ller  prayers  and  praise  arise  ; 
Presented  at  the  throne  to  thee, 
Through  Christ,  our  sacrifice. 

C.  M, 
t)<4/»  The  Righteous  and  the  Wicked... 

1  WHY  should  the  mighty  make  their  boast, 

And  heavenly  grace  despise  1 
In  their  own  arm  they  put  their  tru*T» 
And  fill  their  mouth  with  lies. 

2  Our  God  in  vengeance  shall  destroy, 

And  drive  them  from  his  face  ; 
No  more  shall  they  his  church  annoy 
Nor  find  on  earth  a  place. 

3  But  like  a  cultured  olive-grove. 

Dressed  in  immortal  gfeen, 
Thy  children,  blooming  in  thy  love 
Amid  thy  courts  are  seen. 

4  On  thine  eternal  grace,  O  Lord ! 

Thy  saints  shall  rest  secure, 
And  all  who  trust  thy  holy  w^ord, 
Shall  find  salvation  sure. 

^^  C.  M. 

Do.  The  Foes  of  ZtoTt. 

I  ARE  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools, 
Who  thus  devour  her  samta  J 


FSALTyIS.  101 

Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  r.'iiee, 
And  pities  her  complaints'? 

2  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 

Of  armies  in  array  ; 
When  God  has  first  despised  their  host, 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

3  Oh  !  for  a  word  from  Zion's  King, 

Her  captives  to  restore  : 
Jacob  with  all  his  tribes  shall  sing, 
And  Judah  weep  no  more. 

S.  P.  M. 
3  4.      Prayer  for  Deliverance  from  Enemies. 

1  MY  God  :  preserve  my  soul ; 
Oh  !  make  my  spirit  whole  ; 

To  save  me,  let  thy  strength  appear  ; 
Strangers  my  path  surround  ; 
Their  pride  and  rage  confound  ; 

And  bring  thy  great  salvation  near. 

2  Those  who  against  me  rise 
Are  aliens  from  the  skies  ; 

They  hate  thy  church  and  kingdom,  Lord  I 
They  mock  thy  fearful  name  ; 
They  glory  in  their  shame  ; 

Nor  heed  the  wonders  of  thy  word. 

3  But,  O  thou  King  divine  ! 
My  chosen  friends  are  thine  ; 

The  men  that  still  my  soul  sussifam : 
Wilt  thou  my  foes  subdue ; 
Create  their  hearts  anew, 

And  snatch  the.m  from  eternal  pain  % 

4  Escaped  from  every  wo, 
Oh  !  grant  me,  here'  below. 

To  praise  thy  name  with  those  l  love ; 
And  when,  beyond  the  skies. 
Our  souls  unbodied  rise, 

Unite  us  in  the  realms  above. 

^^  C.  M. 

«JD.  God,  our  RcfugK. 

1  O  GOD.  my  refuge !  hear  my  cries. 
Behold  my  flowing  tears  ; 


102    •  PSALMS. 

For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise, 
And  triumph  in  my  feara. 

2  Oh !  were  I  like  a  feathered  dove, 

And  innocence  had  wmgs, 
I  d  lly,  and  make  a  long  remove 
From  all  these  restleija  things. 

3  Let  me  to  some  wild  desert  gc, 

And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
Where  storms  of  malice  never  blow, 
Temptations  never  come. 

4  By  morning-light  I  '11  seek  his  face. 

At  noon  repeat  my  cry ; 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  grace 
Nor  will  he  long  deny. 

5  God  shall  preserve  my  soul  from  fear 

Or  shield  me  when  afraid ; 
Ten  thousand  angels  must  appear 
If  he  command  their  aid. 

6  I  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord,— 

The  Lord  sustains  them  all; 
My  courage  rests  upon  his  word, — 
That  saints  shall  never  fall. 

^  S.  M. 

i)*}.  Daily  Devotion. 

1  LET  sinners  take  their  course, 

And  choose  the  road  to  death ; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God, 
I  '11  spend  my  daily  breath. 

2  My  thoughts  address  his  throne, 

When  morning  brings  the  light,* 
I  .seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 

O  my  eternal  Gcvl  ! 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise. 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease. 

And  no  sad  changes  feel, 
They  neither  fear,  nor  trust  thy  caind. 
Nor  learn  tc  ic  thy  will. 


5  But  I.  with  all  my  cares. 

Will  lean  upon  the  Lord ; 
I  '11  «ast  my  burden  on  his  arm. 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

6  His  arm  shall  Avell  sustain 

The  children  of  his  love  : 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  sisjida 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 


OD.  Encouragement  for  the  Weak. 

1  CAST  thy  ourden  on  the  Lord, 
Qnly  lean  upon  his  word  ; 

Thou  wilt  soon  have  cause  to  bless 
His  unchanging  faithfulness. 

2  He  sustains  thee  by  his  hand, 
He  enables  thee  to  stand  ; 

Those,  whom  Jesus  once  hath  loved, 
From  his  grace  are  never  moved. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  may  pass  away, 
,  God's  free  grace  shall  not  decay  ; 

He  hath  promised  to  fulfill 
All  the  pleasure  of  his  will. 

4  .Tesus  !  guardian  of  thy  flock. 
Be  thyself  our  constant  rock  : 
Make  us  by  thy  powerful  hand. 
Firm  as  Zion's  mountain  stand. 

C.  M. 

v>0.      Trusting  God  in  the  midst  of  Eru.mtvi, 

1  O  THOU !  whose  justice  reigns  oa  high, 

And  makes  Th'  oppressor  cease, 
Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 
To  vex  and  break  my  peace  ! 

2  In  God,  most  holy,  just,  and  true, 

I  have  reposed  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do. 

The  oflspring  of  the  dust. 
1^  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me.  Lord ! 

Thou  Shalt  receive  my  praise  ; 
r '11  sing,—"  How  faithful  is  thy  word ! 

Hcwrighteoua  all  thy  ways  !" 


104  PSALMS. 

4  Thou  hast  secured  my  soul  from  death. 
Oh  !  set  thy  servant  free, 
That  heart  and  hand  and  life  and  breath 
Maj''  be  employed  for  thee. 

«^  FIRST  TART,  L.  M. 

•^  / .  Praise  for  Protection.,  Grace  and  Truth. 

1  MY  God  !  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 

Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown. 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 
Till  the  dark  cloud  be  over-blown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry, 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 
He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky, 
And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm, 

3  My  heart  is  fixed  ;  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honors  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue  !  to  sound  his  praise,- 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

4  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns. 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  .sky  ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains. 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

5  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God  ! 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

^  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

»>/.  Praise  to  the  eternal  King. 

1  ETERNAL  God,  celestial  King  ! 

Exalted  be  thy  glorious  name  ; 
Let  hosts  in  heaven  thy  praises  sing, 
And  saints  on  earth  thy  love  proclaim 

2  My  heart  is  fixed  on  thee,  my  God  ! 

I  rest  my  hope  on  thee  alone  ; 
1  '11  spread  thy  sacred  truths  abroad, 
To  all  mankind  thy  love  make  known, 

3  Awake,  my  tongue  !  awake,  my  lyre ' 

With  morning's  earliest  dawn  ariii« ; 
To  songs  of  joy  my  soul  inspire, 
And  swell  your  music  to  the  skies. 


PSALMS.  105 

4  With  those,  who  in  tby  grace  abound, 
To  thee  I  '11  raise  my  thankful  voice  ; 
While  every  land,  the' earth  around, 
Shall  hear,  and  in  thy  name  rejoice 

^  L.  M.  P. 

J>y,  VUxming  to  3Iagistrates. 

1  JUDGES  !  who  rule  the  world  by  laws, 
Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause. 

When  one  oppressed  before  you  stands  ■? 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor, 
And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure, 
While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your  hands  ? 

'2  Have  ye  forgot  or  never  knew, 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too? 

High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  reigns  : 
Yet  ye  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad. 

To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chains. 

3  When  once  he  thunders  from  the  sky. 
Your  grandeur  melts,  your  titles  die. 

Your  power  is  crumbled  to  the  dust. 
As  empty  chaff,  wlien  Avhirlwinds  rise, 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 

Your  hopes  shall  be  for  ever  lost. 

4  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford  ; 

And  all  that  hoar  shall  join  and  say, — 
"Sure  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
A  God  that  hears  his  children  cry, 

And  will  their  sufferings  Avell  repay." 

S.  P.  M. 
Oy .  Miserable  End  of  the  Wicked. 

1  WHEN  God  in  wrath  shall  come 
To  tell  the  sinner's  doom. 

What  anguish  shall  the  wicked  tear  ! 
The  men  that  slight  his  name, 
That  boast  of  sin'and  shame, 

No  more  shall  ask—"  What  God  can  hear  ?" 

2  Thon  hearest,  omniscient  Lord ! 
Each  curse  and  idle  w^ord 

Of  men  who  scoff  with  lips  profane ; 


106  PSALMS. 

And  when  the  hand  of  death 
Shall  stop  their  impious  breath. 
Their  souls  shall  seek  for  peace  in  vala 

3  Oh  !  how  will  sinners  need 
An  advocate  to  plead, 

Accepted  at  thine  awful  throne  ! 
How,  in  that  solemn  hour, 
Would  faith's  transcendent  power 

Outweigh  all  things  beneath  the  sun  '■ 

4  Yet  save  their  souls,  O  Lord ! 
Subdue  them  by  thy  word, 

Though  all  their  powers  oppose  thy  reign  j 
Now  may  thy  foes  submit, 
And  bow  beneath  thy  feet, 

Nor  let  them  read  thy  wrath  in  vain 


60. 


iS. 

Judgments  deprecated. 

1  WHY,  O  God  !  thy  people  spurn! 
Why  permit  thy  wrath  to  burn? 
God  of  mercy!  turn  once  more, 
All  our  broken  hearts  restore. 

2  Thou  has  made  our  land  to  quake, — 
Heal  the  breaches  thou  dost  make; 
Bitter  is  the  cup  we  drink,— 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  sink. 

3  Be  thy  banner  now  unfurled. 
Show  thy  truth  to  all  the  world  ; 
Save  us.  Lord  !  we  cry  to  thee, 
Lift  thine  arm — thy  chosen  free. 

4  Give  us  now  relief  from  pain, — 
Human  aid  is  all  in  vain : 

We,  through  God,  shall  yet  prevail, 
He  will  help,  when  foes  assail. 


61. 


C.  M. 

God.,  a  Refuge  in  Trouble. 
1  HAIL !  gracious  source  of  every  good, 
Our  Saviour  and  defence  ! 
Thou  art  our  glory,  and  our  shield, 
Our  help  and  confidence. 


PSALINIS.  107 

2  When  anxious  fears  disturb  ihebreas:, 

When  threatening  foes  are  nigh, 
To  thee  we  pour  our  deep  complaint, 
To  thee  for  succor  fly. 

3  Jesus  !   our  Lord,  our  only  hope, 

Before  thy  throne  we  bow : 
Thou  art  our  strength,  and  thou  the  rock 
Whence  living  waters  flow. 

S.  M. 
1}  1 .  Safety  in  God 

1  WHEN  overwhelmed  with  griei 

My  heart  within  me  diss  ; 

Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 

To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  Oh  !  lead  me  to  the  rock, 

That's  high  above  my  head  ; 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
Jly  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord  ! 

For  ever  1  '11  abide  ; 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence. 
The  Refuge  where  I  hide.  . 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

ao  ^  ^^- 

O-^.  God  alone  icorthy  of  Confidence. 

1  ISrVT  spirit  looks  to  God  alone  ; 
My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne  ; 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 
My  soul  on  his  salvation  v^raits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints  !  in  all  your  wayti, 
Pour  out  youp hearts  before  his  face; 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-suflicient  aid. 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree, 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity  ; 

Laid  in  the  balance,  both  appear 
Light  8S  a  puff  of  empty  air. 


108  PSALMS. 

4  Malie  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 
Nor  set  your  hearts  on  glittering  dust ; 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  Heating  smoka. 
And  not  i)elieve  what  God  has  spoke  7 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declared, 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard,- 
"All  power  is  his  eternal  due; 

He  must  be  feared  and  trusted  too." 

6  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone ; 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne  : 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord  ' 
Shall  w-ell  divide  our  last  reward. 

-,rt  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

IJ«l5.  Adoption. 

1  GREAT  God  !  indulge  my  humble  claim, 

Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
The  glories,  that  compose  thy  name. 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise; 

Thou  art  my  Father,  and  my  God  ; 
And  I  am  thine,  by  sacred  ties, — 
Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blnotU 

3  With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face ; 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there. 
And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grac;). 

4  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice. 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise  ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

Seeking  God. 

1  O  GOD  !  thou  art  my  God  alone ; 

Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry  ;— 
A  pilsrim  in  a  land  'unknown, 
A  thirsty  land  whose  springs  are  dry 

2  Oh  !  that  it  were  as  it  halh  been, 

When,  praying  in  the  holy  place, 
Thy  power  and  glory  I  have  seen, 
And  marked  the  footsteps  of  thy  grace. 


63 


I'SAL.MS.  1(>9 

3  Fet,  through  this  rough  and  thorny  infiz« 
I  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God  I 
Thy  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways, 
Isafely  tread  where  thou  hast  trod 
4.  Tliee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 
When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light ; 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head 

5  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love  ; 
Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me  ; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 
Or  what  on  earth  compared  with  thee  t 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 
UtJ.  Tlie  Morning  of  the  Lord's  Day. 

1  EARLY,  my  God  !  without  delay, 

I  haste  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away. 
Without  thy  cheering  grace 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky. 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I  've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine  ; 
My  God  f  repeat  that  heavenly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move  ; 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voicC; 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

5  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I  '11  bless  my  God  and  King'; 
Thus  will  I  lill  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

^         '  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

l>«>.  Meditations  by  Night. 

1  'T  WAS  in  the  watches  of  the  nigfet, 
I  thought  upon  thy  power ; 
T  kept  thy  loveiy  face  in  sight. 
Amid  the  darkest  hour. 


no  PSALxMS. 

2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed, 

My  soul  arose  on  high  ; 
"  My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,"  I  said, 
"Bring  thy  salvation  nigh." 

3  My  spirit  labors  up  thy  hill, 

And  climbs  the  heavenly  road  ; 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still, 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

The  shadow  of  thy  wings ; 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid  ; 
My  tongue  awakes  and  sings. 

^.^  S.  M. 

l>«>.  Rejoicing  in  God. 

1  MY  God  i  permit  my  tongue 

This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty  famf.ing  soul 

Thy  mercy  doth  implore  ; 

Not  travellers,  in  desert  lands, 

Cfm  pant  for  water  more. 

3  For  life,  without  thy  love, 

No  relish  can  afford  ; 
No  joy  can  be  compared  with  this, — 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 

4  In  wakeful  hours  at  nisht, 

I  call  my  God  to  mind  ; 
I  think  how  Avise  thy  counsels  are, 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

5  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies  ; 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

6  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 

My  soul  in  safety  keeps; 
I  follow  where  my  Father  lead.s, 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

L.  M. 
041.  Protection  against  Enemies. 

1  GREAT  God  !  attend  to  my  complaints 
Nor  let  my  drooping  spirit  faint 


PSALMS. 

When  loes  in  secret  spread  the  snare, 
Let  my  salvation  be  thy  care. 

2  Thy  justice  and  thy  power  display, 
And  scatter  far  thy  foes  away  ; 
WTiile  listening  nations  learn' thy  -word 
And  saints  triumphant  bless  the  Lord. 

3  Then  shall  thy  church  exalt  her  voice, 
And  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice  ; 
By  faith  approach  thine  awful  throne, 
And  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

„p,  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

DO*  Public  Prayer  and  Praise. 

1  THE  praise  of  Zion  Avaits  for  thee, 

My  God  !  and  praise  becomes  thy  house  : 
There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see. 
And  there  perform  theirpublic  vows 

2  O  Thou,  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies. 

To  save  when  humble  sinners  pray  ! 
All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes,' 
And  every  yielding  heart  obey. 

3  Blest  is  the  man  whom  thou  shalt  choo«b, 

And  give  him  kind  access  to  thee  ; 
Give  him  a  place  within  thy  house. 
To  taste  thy  love  divinely  free. 

4  With  dreadful  glory  God  fulfills 

What  his  afflicted  saints  request ; 
And  with  almighty  wrath'reveals 
His  love,  to  give  his  churches  rest. 

5  Then  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 

To  Zion's  hill,  and  own  their  Lord  ; 
The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 
Shall  see  the  Saviour's  name  adored 

SECOND  PART   L.  M. 

7%e  Seasons  of  the  Year. 

1  ON  God  the  race  of  man  depends, 
Far  as  the  earth's  remotest  ends  ; 
At  his  command  the  morning-ray 
Smiles  in  the  east,  and  leadslhe  day. 

2  Seasons  and  times  obey  his  voice  ; 
The  evening  and  the  morn  rejoice. 


G5. 


U2  fSALMS. 

To  see  the  earth  made  soft  with  showery 
Laden  with  fruit,  and  dressed  in  flowera 

3  The  desert  grows  a  fruitful  field, 
Abundant  food  the  vallies  yield  ; 
The  vallies  shout  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  neighb'ring  hills  repeat  their  joys. 

4  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  power  divine, 
O'er  every  field  thy  glories  shine  ; 
Through  every  month  thy  gifts  appear  ; 
Great  God  !  thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

^  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

Oi}.  Worship  of  God  in  his  Temple. 

PR  AlJ^E  waits  in  Zlon,  Lord  !  for  thee  ; 

There  shall  our  vows  be  paid  ; 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray  ; 
All  flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 
'?  (>  Lord !  our  guilt  and  fears  prevail, 
But  pard'ning  grace  is  thine; 
And  thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 
To  conquer  every  sin. 

3  Blest  are  the  men,  whom  thou  wilt  choose 

To  bring  them  near  thy  face  ; 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thy  house, 
To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

4  In  answering  what  thy  church  requests, 

Thy  truth  and  terror  shine  ; 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness 
Fulfill  thy  kind  design. 

5  Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see, 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just ; 
The  distant  isles  shall  fly  to  thee, 
And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 

^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

(>«>.  A  Psalm  for  the  Husbandman. 

1  GOOD  \s  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King 

Who  makes  the  earth  his  care, 
Visits  the  pastures  every  sprmg. 
And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers  raised  on  tiigli, 

Pour  out,  at  his  command, 


PSALMS.  113 

Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

'i  The  softened  ridges  of  the  field 
Permit  the  corn  to  spring. 
The  vallies  rich  provision  yield, 
And  cheerful  lab'rers  sing. 

t  The  little  hills,  on  every  side, 
Rejoice  at  falling  showers  ; 
The  meadows,  dressed  in  all  their  pnda, 
Perfume  the  air  with  flowers. 

6  The  barren  clods,  refreshed  with  rain, 
Promise  a  joyful  crop  ; 
The  parching  grounds  look  green  again, 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 

G  The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns  i 
How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 

THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 
\3*},  Goodness  of  God  in  the  Seasons. 

1  'T  IS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 

God  of  eternal  power  ! 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  th}'  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning-light  and  evening-shade 

Successive  comforts  bring  ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad. 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hourtt, 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine ; 
When  clouds  distill  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  author  is  divine. 
1  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky. 
Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furiows  of  the  ground. 
5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill. 
And  ranks  of  corn  appear  ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year 
8 


1 14  PSALMS. 

DO.  Praise  to  God  in  Zion. 

1  PRAISE  on  thee,  in  Zion's  gates, 
Daily,  O  Jehovah  !  waits  : 

Unto  thee,  who  hearest  prayer, 
Shall  the  tribes  of  men  repair. 

2  Though  with  conscious  guilt  oppresaed. 
On  thy  mercy  .itill  we  rest: 

Thy  foi»jiving  love  display  ! 
Take,  O  Lord  I  our  sins  away 

3  Oh  !  how  blessed  their  reward, 
Chosen  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Who  within  thy  courts  abide, 
With  thy  goodness  satisfied. 

4  But  how  dire  thy  judgments  fell,— 
Saviour  of  thine  Israel ! 

When  thy  people's  cry  arose, — 
On  their  proud  and  impious  foes ! 

5  By  thy  boundless  might  set  fast. 
Rise  the  mountains  firm  and  vast. 
Thou  canst  with  a  word  assuage 
Ocean's  wild  and  deafening  rage. 

6  When  thy  signs  in  heaven  appear, 
Earth's  remotest  regions  fear ; 
And  the  bounties  of  thy  hand 

Fill  with  gladness  every  land. 

L   M 
DO.  Praises  to  Christ,  the  Saviour. 

1  JESUS  demands  the  voice  of  joy,— 

Loud  through  the  land  let  triumph  ring  j 
His  honors  shou'd  your  songs  employ, — 
Let  grateful  praises  hail  the  King. 

2  Shout  to  the  Lord— adoring  own, 

Thy  works  thy  wondrous  might  disclosa. 
Thine  arm  victorious  power  hath  shown ; 
Thus  did  thy  cross  confound  thy  foes. 

3  Low-  at  thy  cross,  the  world  shall  bow, 

All  nsMons  shall  its  blessings  prove ; 
While  grateful  strains  in  concert  flow, 
To  sing  tliy  power,  and  praise  thy  lovo. 


PSALMjS.  115 

i  Oh  !  bless  our  God,  ye  nations  round ! 
People  and  lands !  rehearse  his  name ; 
Let  shouts  of  joy  through  earth  resound, 
Let  every  tongue  his  praise  proclaim. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 
b(>.  .     The  God  of  ProvideTice. 

1  SINGf,  all  ye  nations  !  to  the  Lord, 

Sing  with  a  joyful  noise  ; 

With~melody  of  sound  record 

His  honors  and  your  joys. 

2  Say  to  the  Power  that  shakes  the  sky,— 

"  How  terrible  art  thou  ! 
Sinners  before  thy  presence  lly, 
Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow." 

i  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry,    . 
While  Israel  passed  tlie  flood  ; 
There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy, 
And  triumph  in  their  God. 
4  Through  watery  deeps  and  fiery  waya, 
We  march  at  thy  command- 
Led  to  possess  the  promised  place, 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 
6  Oh  !  bless  our  God,  and  never  cease  ; 
Ye  saints  !  fulfill  his  praise  : 
lie  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace 
And  guides  our  doubtful  v.'ays. 

^^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

OO.        Praise  to  God  for  hearing  Prayer. 
I  NOW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 
To  that  almighty  power. 
Who  heard  the  long  requests  I  made, 
In  my  distressfufhour. 

?  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 
To  make  his  mercies  known  ; 
Come,  ye  who  fear  my  God  !  and  hear 
The  wonders  he  has  done. 

3  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell 

I  sought  his  heavenly  aid  ; 
He  saved  my  sinking  soul  from  hell. 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 


4  If  sm  lay  covered  iu  my  heart, 

While  prayer  employed  m  y  lougafe. 
The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard, 
Nor  I  his  praises  sung. 

5  But  God — his  name  be  ever  blessed— 

Has  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
Nor  turned  from  him  my  poor  request, 
Nor  turned  his  heart  from  me. 

^^  THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

OO.  Praises  to  God. 

1  LIFT  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

Whose  breath  our  souls  inspired ; 
Loud  and  more  loud  the  anthem  raise, 
With  grateful  ardor  fired. 

2  Lift  up  to. God  the  voice  of  praise, 

Whose  goodness,  passing  thought, 
Loads  every  moment,  as  it  flies, 
With  benefits  unsought. 

3  Liff  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

From  whom  salvation  flows. 
Who  sent  his  son  our  souls  to  save 
From  everlasting  woes. 

4  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  Rraise 

For  hope's  transporting  ray. 
Which  lights  through  darkest  shades  of  death 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

C.  M. 

l>  / .  Prayer  for  the  Enlargement  of  tlie  Church. 

1  SHINE  on  our  land,  Jehovah  !  shincj 

With  beams  of  heavenly  grace  ; 
Reveal  thy  power  through  all  our  courts, 
And  show  thy  smiling  face. 

2  When  shall  thy  name,  from  shore  to  shftrb 

S-ound  all  the  earth  abroad*. 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  S&:viour  and  their  Go<n 

3  Bing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands  ! 

Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice  ; 
Let  every  tongue  exalt  his  praise. 
And  every  heart  rejoice. 


PSALMS.  117 

i  Earth  shall  obey  her  Maker's  will. 
And  jneld  a  full  increase  ; 
Our  God  will  crown  his  chosen  lani, 
\V  th  fruitfulncss  and  peace. 

5  God.  the  Redeemer,  scatters  round 
His  choicest  favors  here, 
While  the  creation's  utmost  hound 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 

S.  M. 
O  /  .  TVls  Conquest  of  all  Nations. 

1  TO  bless  thy  chosen  race, 

In  mercy,  Lord  !  incline  ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  f;ic« 
On  all  thy  saints'  to  shine  ; — 

2  That  so  thy  wondrous  way 

May  through  the  world  be  known  • 
While  distant  lands  their  homage  pay, 
And  thy  salvation  own. 

3  Oh  !  let  them  shout  and  sing. 

Dissolved  in  pious  mirth: 
For  thou,  the  righteous  judge  and  king, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  e;irth. 

4  Let  differing  nations  join 

To  celebrate  thy  fame  : 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lonl !  combin»» 
To  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

6<^  /  s. 

/  .  Praise  from  all  Nalioni 

1  GOD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace  ! 
Show  the  brightness  of  thy  face  ; 
Shine  upon  us.  Saviour  !  shine ; 
Fill  thy  church  with  light  divine, 
And  thy  saving  health  extend    * 
Unto  earth's?  remotest  ^nd. 

'2  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  Lord 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored  ; 
Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing. 
Glory  to  their  Saviour-King ; 
At  thy  feet  tteir  tribute  pay. 
And  thy  holy  will  obey 


118  PSALMS. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  Lord  t 
Earth  shall  then  Ikev  fruits  afford ; 
God  to  man  his  blessins:  give  ; 
Man  to  God  devoted  live  ; 
All  below  and  all  above, 
One  in  joy,  in  light,  in  love. 

^Q  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

OO.  7'he  tnajestij  of  God. 

1  KINGDOMS  and  thrones  to  God  belong  ; 
Crown  him,  ye  nations  !  in  your  song  ; 
His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehears« 
His  honors  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

2  He  rides,  and  thunders  through  the  sky, 
His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  oii  high  ; 
Sing  to  his  name,  ye  sons  of  grace  ! 

Ye  saints  !  rejoice  before  his  face. 

3  He  breaks  the  captives  heavy  chain, 
And  pris'ners  see  the  light  again  ; 
But  rebels,  who  dispute  his  will, 
Shall  dwell  in  chains  and  darkness  still. 

4  Proclaim  him  King,  pronounce  him  blest  • 
He  '8  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest : 
When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

^^  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

t>0.  Christ's  Ascension. 

1  LORD !  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky  : 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious,  Avhen  the  Lord  was  there  : 
While  he  pronounced  his  dreadful  law. 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell. 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell. 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives,  bd. 

4  Raised  by  his  Father  to  the  throne. 
He  sent  the  premised  Spirit  down^^ 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel-mei<f 
That  God  miErht  dwell  on  earth  agaSn. 


PSALMS.  \  19 

L.  M. 

Oy.  77:c  Sufferings  of  Chrut. 

1  DEEP  in  our  hearts,  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord  ; 
Behold  the  rising  billows  roll ! 

To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

2  Yet,  gracious  God !  thy  power  and  lov« 
Havemade  the  curse  a  blessing  prove 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Atoned  for  sins  that  we  have  done. 

3  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honors  of  thj^  law  restored  ; 

His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known. 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

4  Oh!  for  his  sake,  our  sins  forsrive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  : 
The  Lord  will  hear  lis  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame 

C.  M. 
Oy.         Sufferings  of  Christ  for  Sinner*. 

1  FATHER. !  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace, 

I  bless  iny  Saviour's  name  ; 
He  brought  salvation  for  the  poor. 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

2  His  deep  distress  hath  raised  us  high , 

His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfilled  the  law,  which  mortals  broke, 
And  finished  all  thy  will. 

3  Zion  is  thine,  most  holy  God ! 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates ; 
And  glory,  purchased  by  hisblood. 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 

4  Let  heaven,  and  a.;  that  dwell  on  higli, 

To  God  their  voices  raise  ; 
While  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky 
And  jn;n  t'  advance  his  praise. 

L.  M. 
4  U.  Prayer  fo-  Christ's  Presence. 

I  OH  !  haste,  with  every  gift  inspired, 
With  glory,  truth,  and  grace  attired- 


120  PSALIVIi«. 

Thou  star  o    heaven's  eternal  morn 
Thou  sun,  whom  beanr.s  divine  adorn  ! 

2  Assert  the  honor  of  thy  name, 

And  lin  thy  foes  with  fear  and  shame  ; 
To  help  thy  chosen  sons  appear. 
And  show  thy  power  and  glory  here. 

3  Let  saints  be  glad  before  thy  fjice, 

And  grow  in  love,  and  truth,  and  grace  { 
Thy  church  shall  blossom  in  thy  sight, 
Yield  fruits  of  peace  and  pure  delight. 

4  Oh  !  hither,  then,  thy  footsteps  bend  : 
Swift  as  a  roe,  from  hills  descend  ; 
Shine  like  the  Sabbath's  cheerful  ray, 
Till  life  unfolds  eternal  day. 

/  u.  Prayer  in  Darlmess. 

1  HASTEN,  Lord  !  to  my  release. 

Haste  to  help  me,  O  my  God  ! 
Foes,  like  armed  bands,  increase  ; 
Turn  them  back  the  way  they  trod 

2  Dark  temptations  round  me  press, 

Evil  thoughts  my  soul  assail ; 

Doubts  and'fears,  in  my  distress, 

Rise,  till  llesh  and  spirit  fail. 

3  Those  that  seek  thee  shall  rejoice  ; 

I  am  bound  with  misery  ; 
Yet  I  make  thy  law  my  choice  ; 
Turn,  my  God  !  and  look  on  me. 

4  Thou  mine  only  helper  art, 

My  redeemer  from  the  grave, 
Strength  of  my  desiring  heart ; 
Do  i!ot  tarry,  haste  to  save. 

^.  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

/  1 .     The  aged  Saint's  Reflection  and  Hcpt. 

1  MY  God  !  my  everlasting  hope  ! 

I  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 
Thv  hands  have  held  ray  childhood  up, 
And  strengthened  all  my  youth. 

2  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seeu, 

Repeated  every  year; 


PSALMS  121 

Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

3  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  declines, 

When  hoary  hairs  arise  ; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine, 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

4  Then  in  the  hist'ry  of  my  age, 

When  men  review  my  days, 
They  '11  read  thy  love  in  every  page, 
In'every  line — thy  praise. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 
/  1 .  Praise  to  the  Saviour. 

1  MY  Saviour  !  my  almighty  friend  ! 

\Vhen  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numljers  end 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  1 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust ; 

Thy  goodness  I  adore ; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road  ; 
And  march,  with  courage,  in  thy  stjengtb 
To  see  my  Father-Got:. 

4  When  I  am  filled  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I  '11  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness; 
And  mention  none  but  thine, 
o  How  will  my  lips  r'ejoice  to  tell 
The  victories  of  mV  Kins  ! 
My  soul,  redeemed  from  siu  and  hell, 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 
6  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers! 
Wiih  this  delightful  song, 
( '11  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  .season  long. 

(..j  THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

•  -^  •  Sustaining  Grace  impUrrtd. 

\  GOD  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth 
The  guide  of  all  my  days. 


122  PSALMS. 

I  have  declare'.'  thy  heavenly  troth, 
And  told  thj  wondrous  ways. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 

And  leave  my  fainting  heart? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years, 
If  God,  my  strength,  depart? 

3  Let  me  thy  power  and  trutli  j  reclaim 

To  the  surviving  age, 
And  leave  a  savor  of  thy  name, 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
Oh !  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love. 

S.  M 
«  1 »  Earhj  Instruction. 

1  THE  praises  of  my  tongue 

I  offer  to  the  Lord, 
That  I  was  taught  and  learned  so  youBg, 
To  read  his  holy  word. 

2  Dear  Lord  !  this  book  of  thine 

Informs  me  where  to  go, 
For  grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin, 
And  make  me  holy  too. 

3  Oh  !  may  thy  Spirit  teach, 

And  make  my  heart  receive 
Those  truths  whicli  all  thy  servant*  preach 
And  all  thy  saints  believe. 

4  Then  shall  I  praise  the  Lord, 

In  a  more  cheerful  strain, 
That  I  was  taught  to  read  his  word,    . 
And  have  not  learned  in  vain. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
/  ^,  7\'ie  Kingdom  of  Christ. 

1  GREAT  God  !  whose  universal  sway 
The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey  ; 
Now  give  the  kmgdom  to  thy  Son ; 
Extend  his  poM'er,  exalt  his  throne 

2  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down; 


PSALMS.  123 

His  grace,  on  fainting  souls,  distills 
Like  heavenly  dew,  ou  thirsty  hills. 

3  The  heathen  lands,  th.it  lie  beneath 
The  shades  rf  overspreading  death. 
Revive  at  his  first  dawning  light ; 
And  deserts,  blrssom  at  tlie  sight. 

4  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  aays. 
Dressed  in  tie  robes  of  joy  and  praise ; 
Peace,  like  a  r/ver,  from  his  fhrone, 
Shall  How  to  nations  yet  unk*nown. 

^.  SECOND  PAPvT,  L.  M. 

f /w.     Christ's  Kingdom  among  the  Geriiika 

1  JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made; 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning-sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love,  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns ; 
The  pris'ner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 


72 


7s  and  6s. 
The  Blessings  of  Christ's  Kingdom, 
1  HAIL  to  fae  Lord's  anointed. 
Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed. 
His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression 

To  set  the  captive  free. 
To  take  away  transgression. 
And  TuU  in  equity. 


124  rSALMS. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong  ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong  ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dyiny 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  lie  shall  come  down,  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth. 
And  love,  and  joy,  like  llowers. 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth  : 
Before  him  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains. 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, — 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  tide  of  time  .?hall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever : 

Thai  name  to  us  is — Love. 

72.  TJie  Reign  of  Christ. 

1  HASTEN,  Lord  !  the  glorious  time. 

When,  beneatli  Messiah's  sway  - 
Every  nation,  every  clime. 
Shall  the  gospel-call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kinsrs  his  power  shall  own. 

Heathen  tribes  his  name  adore  ; 
Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrcwn. 
Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease, 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain  ^ 
Righteousness,  and  ioy,  and  peace, 

Undisturbed  shall. ever  reign. 
i  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord  : 

Ever  praise  his  glorious  name  ; 
Ail  his  mighty  acts  record  : 

All  his  wondrous  love  proclainL 


PSALMS.  125 

L.  M. 

i  «5.  Aieftu  Result  of  the  Sinner's  Prosperity. 

1  LORD!  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  L 

To  mourn  and  murmur  and  repine ; 
To  see  the  wicked,  placed  on  hish, 
In  pride  and  rcbes  of  honor,  shire ! 

2  But,  Oh!  their  end,  their  dreadful  end 

Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so  ; 
On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

3  Their  fancied  joys, — how  fast  they  flee : 

Just  like  a  dream  when  man  awakes ; 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 

Are  but'a  prelude  to  their  plagues. , 
{  Now  I  esteem  thpjr  mirth  and  wine 

Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood  ; 
Lord  !  't  is  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 

My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

^^  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

i  0»      God,  our  Portion,  here  and  hereafter. 

1  GOD  !  my  supporter  and  my  hope. 

My  help  for  ever  near. 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord  !  shall  guide  ray  fVot 

Through  this  dark  wilderne-ss  ; 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat. 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  Goa, 

'T  would  be  no  jny  to  me  ; 
And  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
1  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke. 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint  1 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 

The  strength  of  every  saint. 
6  But,  to  dravv'  near  to  thee,  my  God  1 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ  ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 

And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 


126  1 SALMS. 

^^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M 

/  O.  The  End  of  the  Wi:ked. 

1  NOW  I  'm  convinced,  the  Lord  is  kind 

To  men  of  hearts  sincere ; 
"i'et  once  my  foolish  thoughts  repined. 
And  bordered  on  despair. 

2  I  grieved  to  see  the  wicked  thrive, 

And  spoke  with  aii2;ry  breath,— 
"  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live  t 
How  peaceful  is  their  death  !" 

3  Yet,  while  my  tongue  indulged  complaints. 

I  felt  my  heart  reprove  ; — 
"Sure  I  shall  thus  offend  thy  saints. 
And  grieve  the  men  I  love." 

4  But  still  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard 

The  contlict  too  severe, 
Till  I  retired  to  search  thy  word, 
And  learn  thy  secrets  there. 

5  There,  as  in  some  prophetic  glass, 

I  saw  the  sinner  sit, 
Hieh  mounted  on  a  slippery  place, 
Beside  a  fiery  pit. 

6  I  heard  the  wretch  profanely  boast, 

Till  at  thy  frown  he  fell ; 
His  honors  in  a  dream  w^ere  lost, 
And  he  awoke  in  hell. 

i  O.  7%e  Mijstery  of  Providence. 

1  SURE  there  's  a  righteous  God, 

Nor  is  religion  vain  ; 
Though  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloiia 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 

2  1  saw  the  WMcked  rise. 

And  felt  my  heart  repine, 
While  hauslity  fools,  with  scornfu  eyes. 
In  robes  of  honor  shine. 

3  The  tumult  of  my  thought 

Held  me  in  hard  suspense, 
Till  to  thy  house  my  feet  were  brought 
To  leara  thy  justice  thence. 


PSALMri.  127 

i  Thy  word,  with  light  and  power, 
JDid  my  mistake  amend ; 
I  viewed  the  sinners'  life  before. 
But  here  I  learned  their  end. 

5  On  what  a  slippery  steep 

The  thoughtless  wretches  go  • 
And  Oh  !  that  dreadful  fiery  deep 
That  waits  their  fall  below  ! 

6  Lord  !  at  thy  fget  I  bow* 

My  thoughts  no  more  repme : 

I  call  my  God  my  portion  now  ' 

And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

C.  M. 

♦4.  77/e  Church  in  Affliction. 

1  WILL  God  for  ever  cast  us  off? 

His  wrath  for  ever  smoke 
Against  the  people  of  his  love, — 
His  Utile  chosen  Hock? 

2  Think  of  the  tribes,  so  dearly  bought 

With  their  Redeemer's  blood; 
Nor  let  thy  Zion  be  forgot, 

Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 
H  Oh  !  come  to  our  relief  in  haste  ; 

Aloud  our  ruin  calls  ; 
See,  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 

Is  made  within  thy  walls. 

4  And  srill,  to  heighten  our  distress. 

Thy  presence  is  withdrawn  ; 
Thy  wonted  signs  of  power  and  grace— 
Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 

5  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  grieC 

But  all  in  silence  mourn ; 
Nor  know  the  times  of  our  relief, — 
The  hour  of  thy  return. 

L.  M. 
/  «>.        Poweryind  Government  frsm  Ood 
1  TO  thee,  most  Holy  and  most  High! 
To  thee  we  bring  our  thankful  praise; 
Thy  works  declare  hy  name  is  nigh,— 
Ihy  works  of  wonder  and  of  grace. 


',28  PSALMS. 

2  Let  haughty  sinners  sink  their  pride ; 

Nor  hit  so  high  their  ecornlul  head  ; 
But  lay  their  foolish  thoughts  aside, 
And  own  tlie  powers  that  God  hath  made. 

3  Such  Iionors  never  come  by  chance, 

Nor  do  the  winds  promotion  blow ; 
'T  is  God,  ihe  judge,  doth  one  advance  ; 
'T  is  God  that  lays  another  low. 

4  Now  shall  the  Lord  exalt  the  just, 

And  while  he  tramples  on  the  proud, 
And  lays  their  glory  in  the  dust. 
Our  lips  shall  sing  his  praise  aloud. 

C.  M. 
4  O.      God's  Destrjicti07i  of  Ins  ancient  Foes. 

1  IN  Judah,  God  of  old  was  known  ; 

His  name  in  Israel  great ; 
In  Salem  atood  his  holy  throne, 
And  Zion  was  his  seat. 

2  Among  the  praises  of  his  saints. 

His  dwelling  there  he  chose  ; 
There  he  received  their  just  complainta 
Against  their  haughty  foes. 

3  At  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God  ! 

What  haughty  monarchs  fell  ; 
Who  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  rod  1 
Thy  vengeance  who  can  tell  1 

4  What  power  can  stand  before  thy  sight. 

When  once  thy  wrath  appears? 
When  heaven  shines  round  with  dreadful  ^ghx, 
The  earth  lies  still  and  fears. 

5  When  God,  in  his  own  sovereign  wajs. 

Comes  down  to  saveth'  oppressed, 
Tlie  wrath  of  man  shall  work  his  praiise, 
And  he  '11  restrain  the  rest. 

^.^  C.  M. 

i  e  ,  Despondency  overcome. 

I  TO  God  I  cried  with  mournful  voice 
I  Bought  his  gracious  ear  ; 
la  the  sad  day  when  trouldes  rose 
And  filled  my  heart  with  tear. 


PSALMS.  129 

g  Win  he  for  ever  cast  me  offl 
His  promise  ever  failf 
Has  he  forgot  his  tender  lovel 
Shall  anger  still  prevail  1 
3  Bat  I  forbid  this  hopeless  thought, 
This  dark,  despairing  frame, 
Remembering  what  thj'  hand  hatn  wrought  \ 
Thy  hand  is  still  the  same. 
i  I  '11  think  again  of  all  thy  ways, 
And  talk  thy  wonders  o'er,— 
Thy  wonders  of  recovering  grace, 
When  flesh  could  help  no  more. 
5  Grace  dwells  with  justice  on  the  throne; 
And  men  who  love  thy  word 
Have,  in  thy  sanctuary,  known 
The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 

jj^  7s  and  6s. 

'  T.  Seeking  God  in  Affiictum. 

1  IN  time  of  tribulation, 

Hear,  Lord  !  my  feeble  cries  ; 
With  humble  supplication 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies  ; 
My  heart  with  grief  is  oreaking, 

Scarce  can  my  voice  complain; 
Mine  eyes,  with  tears  kept  waking 

Still  watch  and  weep  in  vain. 

2  The  days  of  old,  in  vision, 

Bring  banished  bliss  to  view  ; 
The  years  of  lost  fruition 

Their  joys  in  pangs  renew ; 
Remembered  songs  of  gladness. 

Through  night's  lone  silence  brought, 
Strike  notes  of  deeper  sadness. 

And  stir  desponding  thoughts. 

'  Hath  God  cast  off  for  ever  % 

Can  time  his  truth  impair? 
His  tender  mercy  never 

Shall  I  presume  to  share  1 
Hath  he  his  loving-kindness 

Shut  up  in  endless  wrath  T 
No  ;  this  is  my  own  blindness, 

That  cannot  see  his  path 

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130  PSALMS. 

4  Thy  way  is  in  great  waters, 

Thy  footsteps  are  not  known  : 
Let  Adam's  sons  and  daughters 

Confide  in  thee  alone  : 
Thy  deeds,  O  Lord  !  are  wonder ; 

Holy  are  all  thy  ways  : 
The  secret  place  of  thunder 

iShall  utter  forth  thy  praise. 

^Q  C.  M. 

4  O.  The  Works  of  God  recounted  to  PoaterUiy 

1  LET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds. 

Which  God  performed  of  old  ; 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known,— 

His  works  of  power  and  grace ; 
And  we  '11  convey  his  wonders  down 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons. 

And  they  again  to  theirs, 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands ; 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works 
But  practice  his  commands. 

L.  M. 

Vy.  Prayer  for  Israel. 

1  ARISE,  great  God  !  and  let  thy  grace 
Shed  its  glad  beams  on  Israel's  race ; 
Restore  the  long-lost,  scattered  brind, 
Recall  them  to  their  native  land. 

2  Their  misery  let  thy  mwc/  heal ; 
Their  trespass  hide,  their  pardon  seftl  t 
O  God  of  Israel !  hear  our  prayer. 
And  grant  them  still  thy  love  to  share. 

5  Thy  quickening  spirit  now  impart, 
And  wake  to  joy  each  grateful  heart ; 
While  Israel's  rescued  tribes  in  thee 
Their  bliss  and  full  salvation  see, 


PSAL.MS.  13) 

cn  ^-  ^^- 

OU,  Prayer  in  Declension. 

1  GREAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel ! 
Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  lead  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep  ; 

2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now ; 

Shine  from  on  high  and  guide  us  through ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore  ; 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more 

3  Hast  thou  not  planted,  with  thy  hand, 
A  lovely  vine  in  this  our  land  7 

Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round  i 
And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground  1 

1  How  did  the  spreading  branches  snoot. 
And  bless  the  nations  with  the  fruit ! 
But  now,  O  Lord  !  look  down  and  see 
Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree 

5  Return,  almighty  God  !  return, 
Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn  . 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore  ; 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

S.  M. 
ol.  Warning  to  God's  People. 

1  SING  to  the  Lord  aloud. 

And  make  a  cheerful  noise  ; 
God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour-Gud  •, 
Let  Israel  hear"  his  voice  : — 

2  "From  vile  idolatry 

Preserve  my  worship  clean ; 

I  am  the  Lord  who  set  thee  free 

From  slavery  and  from  sin. 

3  'Stretch  thy  desires  abroad. 

And  I  '11  supply  them  well ; 
But  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 
If  Israel  will  rebel ; — 

4  "I  '11  leave  them,"  saith  the  Lord 

"To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 
And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  rotid  ., 
'T  ia  their  own  chosen  way." 


132  PSALMS. 

5  "  Yet,  Ohi  that  ali  my  saints 

Would  hearken  to  my  voice ; 
Soon  1  would  ease  their  sore  complainte, 
And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

6  '  While  I  destroyed  their  foes, 

I  'd  richly  feed  my  llock, 
And  they  should  taste  the  stream  tl.at  fiowa 
From  their  eternal  rock." 

QO  ^-  M- 

O^.  God,  the  Supreme  Ruler. 

1  AMONG  th'  assemblies  of  the  great, 
A  greater  ruler  takes  his  seat ; 

The  God  of  heaven,  as  judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth  and  all  their  ways 

2  Why  will  ye  then  frame  wicked  laws  "■ 
Or  why  support  th'  unrighteous  cause  f 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor,  - 
That  sinners  vex  the  saints  no  more  "I 

3  They  know  not.  Lord!  nor  will  they  know  ; 
Dark  are  the  ways  in  which  they  go ; 
Their  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain, 

Fer  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  men. 

4  Arise,  O  Lord  !  and  let  thy  Son 
Possess  his  universal  throne. 
And  rule  the  nations  Avith  his  rod  • 
lie  is  our  judge,  and  he  our  God. 

'  «•  M. 
OO.  God  arising  to  subdue  Opposera 

1  AND  will  the  God  of  grace 

Perpetual  silence  keep  ? 
The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace, 
And  let  his  vengeance  sleep '/ 

2  Awake,  almighty  God  ! 

Assume  thy  sovereign  sway ; 

Before  thy  throne  bid  sinners  bow, 

And  yield  their  hearts  to  thee. 

3  Then  shall  the  nations  know 

That  glorious  dreadful  word-- 
Jehovah — is  thy  name  alone, 
And  thou  the  Govereigu  l^urd. 


PSALMS.  133 

Q  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

o4:.  The  Pleasure  of  public  Worshi2>. 

1  now  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

O  Lord  of  hosts  !  Xhy  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints, 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode, 
My  panfi  og  heart  cries  out  for  God  ; 
My  God  \  my  King  !  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys,  and  thee  ? 

3  Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  higU, 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty  ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above. 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love 

4  Blest  are  the  souls,  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace ; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  pmise. 

6  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength. 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length  ; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear. 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

SECOND  P.VRT,  L.  M. 

o4.    Public  Worship;  or  Grace  and  Glory. 
1  GREAT  God  !  attend  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs  ; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

'A  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace ! 
Not  ter^s  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power 
Shouj^empt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door 

3  God  is  our  sun.  he  makes  our  day  ; 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  gooi  from  upright  souls 


134  PSALMS. 

^  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

cS4.  '  The  House  of  God. 

1  MY  soul !  how  lovely  is  the  place, 
To  which  thy  God  resorts  ! 
'T  is  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face 
Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 
^  There  the  great  monarch  of  the  skiea 
ifJis  saving  power  displays. 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 

3  With  his  .rich  gifts,  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends,  and  fills  the  place  ; 
While  Christ  reveails  his  wondrous  lova 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God!  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 

Q  .  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

o4.  Absence  from  the  Sanctuary. 

1  O  LORD!  my  heart  cries  out  for  thee. 

While  far  from  thine  abode  ; 
When  shall  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  s©8 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  ! 

2  To  sit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye, 

And  hear  thy  gracious  voice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity. 
Employed  in  carnal  joys. 

3  Lord  !  at  thy  threshold  I  would  wait 

While  Jesus  is  within. 
Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  state, 
Or  live  in  tents  of  sin.  '^..^^ 

4  Could  I  command  the  spacious  land. 

And  the  more  boundless  sea, 
For  one  blest  hour  at  thy  right  hand, 
I'd  give  them  both  away. 

FIRST  PART,  II.  M 
O'i.  LiOngingfor  the  House  of  God. 

1  LORD  of  the  worlds  above  ! 
How  pleasant,  and  how  fair, 


PSALMS.  133 

The  dwellings  of  thy  love. 

Thy  early  temples  are 
To  thine  abode 

My  heart  aspires, 

With  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 

2  Oh !  happy  souls  who  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  htav, 
Oh  •  happy  men  Avho  pay 

Their  constant  service  there ; 
They  praise  thee  still ; 

And  happy  they 

Who  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength.. 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears ; 
Oh  !  glorious  seat, 

When  God,  our  King. 

Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet. 

SECOND  PART;  L.  M, 

The  Sabbath  in  the  House  of  God. 

1  TO  spend  one  sacred  day 

Where  God  and  saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy, 

Than  thousand  days  beside ; ' 
Where  God  resorts, 

I  love  it  more 

To  keep  the  door. 
Than  shine  in  courts. 

2  God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 

Our  light  and  our  defence  ; 
With  gifts  his  hands  are  filled, 

We  draw  our  blessings  thence  ; 
He  shall  bestow. 

On  Jacob's  race, 

Peculiar  grace 
And  glory  too. 
1  The  Lord  his  people  lovea  , 

His  hand  no  good  withholds 


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136  PSALMS. 

Fiom  those  his  heart  approves, 

From  pure  and  pious  souls : 
Thrice  happy  he, 

O  God  of  hosts  ! 

Whose  spirit  trusts 
Alone  in  thee. 

Q.  THIRD  PART,  H.  M. 

o4.  Longing  for  God's  Houai. 

1  HOW  lovely  and  how  fair, 

O  Lord  of  hosts !  to  me 
Thy  tabernacles  are ! 

My  flesh  cries  out  for  thee  ; 
My  heart  and  soul,  with  heaven- ward  fire, 
To  thee,  the  living  God,  aspire. 

2  Lord  God  of  hosts !  give  ear, 

A  gracious  answer  yield  ; 
O  God  of  Jacob  !  hear : 

Behold  !  O  God,  our  shield  ! 
Look  on  thine  own  anointed  Onn, 
And  save  through  thy  beloved  Son. 

3  Lord  !  I  would  rather  stand 

A  keeper  at  thy  gate. 
Than  at  the  king's  right  hand, 

In  tents  of  worldly  state ; 
One  day  within  thy  courts — one  day 
Is  worth  a  thousand  cast  away. 

4  God  is  a  sun  of  light. 

Glory  and  grace  to  shed  ; 
God  is  a  shield  of  might. 

To  guard  the  faithful  head ; 
O  Lord  of  hosts !  how  happy  he,— 
The  man  who  puts  his  trust  in  thee. 

_  .  5s  qnd  6s. 

o4.  The  Delights  of  God'a  Eouec. 

i  HOW  honored,  how  dean. 
That  sacred  abode. 
Where  Christians  draw  near 

Their  Father  and  God ! 

'Mid  worldly  commotion, 

My  wearied  soul  faints 

For  the  house  of  devotion, — 

The  house  of  thy  saints, 


rSALM3.  137 

2  Oh!  happy  the  choirs 

Who  praise  thee  above  : 
What  joy  tunes  their  lyres ! 

Their  worship  is  love : 
Yet,  safe  in  thy  Keeping,     • 

And  happy  they  be. 
In  this  world  of  weepins^. 

Whose  strength  is  in  thee. 

3  Though  rugged  their  way, 

They  drink,  as  they  go. 
Of  springs  that  convey 

New  life  as  they  fiowi: 
The  God  they  rely  on 

Their  strength  shall  renew 
Till  each,  brought  to  Zion, 

His  glory  shall  view. 
i  Thou  Hearer  of  prayer  ! 

Still  grant  me  a  place, 
Where  Christians  repair 

To  the  courts  of  thy  grace : 
More  blest,  beyond  measure 

One  day  so  employed, 
Than  years  of  vain  pleasure 

By  worldlings  enjoyed. 
5  The  Lord  is  a  sun ; 

The  Lord  is  a  shield  : 
What  grace  has  begun, 

With  glory  is  sealed  :  ,^ 

He  hears  the  distressed, 

He  succors  the  just; 
And  tlitey  shall  be  blessed, 

Who  make  him  their  trust. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
03.         Deliverance  begun  and  completed. 

1  LORD  !  thou  hast  called  thy  grace  to  mind, 

Thou  hast  reversed  our  heavy  doo*nj 
So  God  forgave,  when  Israel  sinned. 
And  brought  his  wandering  captives  homui 

2  Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free. 

And  made  thy  fiercest  wrath  abate  •. 
Now  let  our  hearts  be  turned  to  thee, 
And  my  salvation  be  complete. 


138  PfeALMS. 

3  Revive  our  crying  graces,  Lord  ! 

And  let  thy  saints  in  thee  rejoice  ; 
Make  known  thy  truth,  fulfill  thy  word : 
We  wait  for  praise  to  tune  our  voice 

4  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  Avill  say; 

He  '11  speak,  and  give  his  people  peace 
But  let  them  run  no  more  astray, 
Lest  h:s  returning  wrath  increase. 

Q^  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

03.  Salvation  by  Christ. 

1  SALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh 

The  souls  who  fear  and  trust  the  Lord  ; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high, 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford. 

2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met,        [heaven ; 

Since    Christ,  the    Lord,  came    down  from 
By  his  obedience,  so  complete, 
Justice  is  pleased,  and  peace  is  given 

3  His  righteousness  is  gone  before. 

To  give  us  free  access  to  God  ; 
Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 
But  mark  his  steps  and  keep  the  road. 

^a  ^-  ^^- 

00»      A  general  Song  of  Praise  to  God- 

1  AMONG  the  princes,  earthly  gods, 

There 's  none  hath  power  divine  , 
Nor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord  !     ^^ 
Nor  are  their  works,  like  thine. 

2  The  nations  thou  hast  made  shall  bring 

Their  offerings  round  thy  throne, 
For  thou  alone  dost  wondrous  things  ; 
For  thou  art  God  alone.  *" 

3  Lord !  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet ; 

Teach  me  thy  heavenly  ways  ; 
And  my  poor  scattered  thoughts  unite 
In  God  my  Father's  praise. 

^y  L.     M. 

O  /.  The  Birth- Place  of  the  Saints. 

1  GOD,  in  his  earthly  temple,  lays 
Foundation  'or  hi*  heavenly  praise ; 


I'SALMS.  IJH 

He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well ; 
But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 
That  pay  their  night  and  morning-vcwa 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay, 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

H  What  glories  were  described  of  old  ! 
What  wonders  are  of  Zion  told  ! 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below  ! 
Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
Sliall  there  begin  their  lives  anew; 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sin^ 
The  hill  where  Uving  waters  spring. 

5  When  Goi makes  up  his  last  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 
'Twill  be  an  honor  to  appear, 

As  one  new-born,  or  nourished  there. 


87 


8s  and  7s. 
Glory  of  the  Church. 

1  GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
lie,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode  : 
On  ihe  Rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  mayest  smile  at  all  thy  foet. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love. 
To  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove ! 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  his  thirst  t'  assuage"?— 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  fr»m  age  to  age. 

8  Round  each  habitation,  hovering, 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showmg  that  the  Lord  is  near ! 


140  PSALMS. 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Ziou,  city  of  our  God  . 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode. 

Q^  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

Wo.        Death,  not  ths  End  of  our  Being. 

1  SHALL  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life ! 

For  ever  moulder  in  the  grave'? 
Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work, 
Thy  promise,  and  thy  power  to  save  "* 

2  In  those  dark  realms  of  niglit, 

Shall  peace  and  hope  no'more  arise  1 
No  future  morning  Ifght  the  tomb, 
Nor  day-star  gild  the  darksome  skies  1 

3  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain  desponding  fears ! 

When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkness  spracg 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 
And  heaven  with  praise  and  wonder  rang 

4  Faith  sees  the  bright  eternal  doors 

Unfold  to  make'her  children  way ; 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  J'Xe. 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

5  The  trump  shall  sound — the  dead  shall  ^vake, 

From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumberers  t^pring ; 
Through  heaven,  with  joy,  their  myriadi  rise, 
And  hail  their  Saviour  and  their  King. 

^Q  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

OO.  Tlie  Day  of  Grace. 

1  WHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
Mercy  is  found  and  peace  is  given; 
But  soon, — ah  !  soon, — approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 
8  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day  ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  soundl 
Come,  sinners  !  haste,  Oh  !  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pard'ning  God  he  's  found. 
3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 
Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave. 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring. 
And  none  be  found  to  hear,  or  save. 


PSALMS.  141 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rim  ; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 


88. 


S.  M. 
77*6  last  Account. 
I  SAW,  beyond  the  tomb, 

The  awful  Judge  appear, 
Prepared  to  scan,  with  strict  accouai, 
The  blessings  wasted  here. 

2  His  w^ath,  like  flaming  fire, 

In  hell  for  ever  burns  ; 
And,  from  that  hopeless  world  of  wo^ 
No  fugitive  returns. 

3  Ye  sinners  !  fear  the  Lord, 

While  yet 't  is  called  to-day, 
Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death, 
Command  your  souls  away. 

4  Soon  will  the  harvest  close, 

The  summer  soon  be  o'er  ; 
O  sinners !  then  your  injured  God 
Will  heed  your  cries  no  more. 

Q^  7s  and  6s. 

DO.  ContiiiuaL  Prayer. 

1  LORD  God  of  my  salvation  i 

To  thee,  to  thee  I  cry : 
Oh  !  let  my  supplication 

Arrest  thine  ear  on  high  ; 
Distresses  round  me  thicken  ; 

My  life  draws  nigh  the  grav^ 
Descend,  O  Lord  !  "to  quicken ; 

Descend,  my  soul  to  save. 

2  Thy  wrath  lies  hard  upon  me, 

Thy  billows  o'er  me  roll ; 
My  friends  all  seem  to  shun  Rja, 

And  foes  beset  my  soul; 
Where'er  on  earth  I  turn  me, 

No  corafortea"  is  near  ; 
Wilt  thou,  too.  Father  !  spurn  me? 

Wilt  thou  refuse  to  hear  1 


142  PSALMS. 

3  No ;— banished  and  heart-broken, 

My  soui  still  clings  to  thee  ; 
The  promise  thou  ifiast  spoken 

Shall  still  my  refuse  be  : 
To  present  ills  and  terrors     . 

May  future  joy  increase, 
And  scourge  me  from  my  errors 

T    duty,  hope,  and  peace. 

L.  M. 

C5t/.     Covenant  with  Christ,  the  trite  David 

1  FOR  ever  shall  my  song  record 
The.  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord  : 
Mercy  and  truth  for  ever  stand, 
Like  heaven,  established  by  his  hand. 

2  Thus  to  his  Son  he  sware,  and  said, — 
"  With  thee  my  covenant  first  is  made ; 
In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live  ; 
Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 

3  "  Be  thou  my  prophet,  thou  my  priest , 
Thy  children  shall  be  ever  blest : 
Thou  art  my  chosen  King  ;  thy  throne 
Shall  stand  eternal,  like  my  own." 

4  Now  let  the  church  rejoice,  and  sing 
Jesus,  her  Saviour,  and  her  King  ; 
Angels  his  heavenly  wonders  show 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 

FIUST  PART,  C,  M. 
C*9.  TVte  Faithfulness  of  God. 

1  MY  never-ceasing  songs  shall  show 

The  mercies  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 
How  faithful  is  his  word. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronouncs 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure  : 
And  if  he  speaks  a  promise  once, 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  IIow  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promised  Jewish  throne  ! 
But  there  "s  a  nobler  covenant  sealed 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  for  ever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies : 


PSALMS.  143 

The  meanest  suliject  of  his  grace 

Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 
5  Lord  God  of  hosts !  thy  wondrous  vreyp 

Are  sung  by  saints  above  ; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honors  raise 

To  thine  unchanging  love. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 
«Sy.  A  blessed  Gospel. 

1  BLEST  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 

The  gospel's  joyA.l  sound  ; 
Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 
And  light  their  stejis  surround. 

2  ThcT  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up, 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
Hid  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor^Satan  dares  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glorj'  and  defence, 

Strength  and  salvation  gives ; 
Israel !  thy  King  for  ever  "reigns, 
Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 


89. 


THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

Humble  Worship. 

1  WITH  reverence  let  the  saints  appear. 

And  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear. 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

2  How  terrible  thy  glories  be  !  ^ 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine  ! 
Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thee! 
Or  truth,  compared  with  thine  1 

3  The  northern  pole,  and  southern,  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand  ; 
Darkness  and  day,  from  east  to  west 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control. 

And  rule  the  boisterous  deep  ; 
Thou  makest  the  sleeping  billov/s  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 
6  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea  are  thine 
And  the  dark  world  of  hell ; 


144  PSALMS 

How  did  thine  arm  in  vengeance  ahine, 
When  Egypt  durst  rebel ! 

9  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 
Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace  ; 
While  truth  and  mercy,  joined  in  one, 
Invite  us  near  thy  face. 

j^„  FOURTH  PART,  C.  M. 

yy .  The  Mercies  of  God. 

1  THE  mercies  of  my  God  and  King 

My  tongue  shall  still  pursue  ; 
Ohl'hjippy  they  who,  while  they  sing 
Those  mercies,  share  them  too. 

2  As  bright  and  lasting  as  the  sun. 

As  lofty  as  the  sky. 
From  age  to  age  thy  word  shall  run, 
And  chance  and  change  defy. 

3  The  covenant  of  the  King  of  kings 

Shall  stnnd  for  ever  sure  ; 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 
Thy  saints  repose  secure. 

4  Thine  is  the  earth,  and  thine  the  skies, 

Created  at  thy  will ; 
The  waves  at  thy  command  arise, 
At  thy  command  are  still. 

5  In  earth  below,  in  heaven  above, 

Who — who  is  Lord  like  thee  1 
Oh  !  spread  the  gospel  of  thy  love, 
Till  all  thy  glory  see. 

QO  L.  P.  M. 

^<J.  Death  arid  the  Resurrection. 

1  TinNK,  mighty  God  !  on  feeble  man.— 
How  few  his  hours  !  how  short  his  span  ; 

Short  from  the  cradle  to  the  grave; 
Who  can  secure  his  vital  breatii, 
Against  the  bold  demands  of  death, 

With  skill  to  tly,  or  power  to  savel 

2  Lord  !  shall  it  be  for  ever  said, — 

"  The  race  of  man  was  ever  made 
For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust  V' 


PSALMS.  145 

Are  not  thy  servants,  day  by  day, 

Sent  to  their  graves,  and  turned  to  day  1 

Lord  !  where 's  thy  kindness  to  the  jiiet  1 
8  Hast  thou  not  promised  to  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  seed,  a  heavenly  crowcT 

But  flesh  and  sense  indulge  despair : 
For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
That  faith  can  read  his  holy  word, 

And  find  a  resurrection  there. 
4  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
Who  gives  his  saints  a  long  reward, 

For  all  their  toil,  reproach,  and  pain  . 
Let  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Join  to  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love, 

And  each  repeat  "his  loud— Amen. 

on  ^-  ^^- 

%j\f»  Man  mortal,  and  God  eternal. 

1  THROUGH  every  age,  eternal  God ! 
Thou  art  our  rest,  oiir  safe  abode  ; 

High  was  Thy  throne,  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth  thy"  humble  footstool  laid. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reigned,  ere  time  began. 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  to  a  man ; 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure. 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  But  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die. 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity : 

Thy  dreadful  sentence.  Lord !  was  just,- 
"  Return,  y^  sinners !  to  your  dust."      , 

4  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream. 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  lifer's  a  dream ; 
An  empty  tale  ;  a  morning  flower. 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 
y  0.  God,  the  Help  of  the  Saints. 

1  O  GOD !  our  help  in  ageg>past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home. — 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne, 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
10 


146  PSALMS. 

Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  ea?th  received  her  frame ; 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God,— 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust — 

''  Return,  ye  sons  of  men !" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  O  God !  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

yU.  ■  Breathing  after  Heaven. 

1  RETURN,  O  God  of  love  !  return  j 

Earth  is  a  tiresome  place : 
How  long  shall  we,  thy  children,  mourj 
Our  absence  from  thy  face? 

2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years. 

Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease  ; 

And  in  proportion  to  our  tears, 

So  make  our  joys  increase. 

3  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show, 

Make  thine  own  work  complete; 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
And  own  thy  love  was  great. 

4  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne, 

In  all  thy  beauty,  Lord  ! 
(      And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

„  THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

yU.  Preparation/or  JJaatk. 

1  LORD !  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  fimlta, 

And  justice  grow  severe, 
lliy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  Ihoiigbts, 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear. 

2  Almighty  God  !  reveal  thy  love, 

And  not  thy  wrath  alone ; 


1»SALMS.  i47 

Oh  !  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 

The  mercies  of  thy  throne. 
3  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  an 

T'  improve  the  hours  we  have, 
ITiat  we  may  act  the  wiser  part, 

And  live  beyond  the  grave. 

S.  M. 
"U.       Tlie  Frailty  and  Shortness  cf  Life. 

1  LORD  !  what  a  feeble  piece 

Is  this  our  mortal  frame  ! 
Our  life — how  poor  a  trille  t'  is, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name  ' 

2  Alas  the  brittle  clay, 

That  built  our  body  first . 
And  every  month,  and  eveiy  day. 
'Tis  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace. 

Nor  will  our  minutes  stay  : 
Just  like  a  llood,  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Well,  if  our  days  must  fly, 

We'll  keep  their  end  in  sight  ; 
We  '11  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  wsy, 
'         And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

5  They  '11  waft  us  sooner  o'er 

This  life's  tempestuous  sea  : 
Scon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 


90 


New-  Year's  Day. 
I  WTIILE,  with  ceaseless  course,  tRe  sua 
Hasted  through  the  former  year. 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here  : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below 
We  a  little  longer  wait. 
But  how  little,— none  can  know. 

'i  As  the  Avinged  arrow  flies 
Speedily  the  mark  to  find  : 


48  PSAJ.MS. 

AS  the  lightning  ft-om  the  skies 
Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind,' 

Swiftly  thus  our  lieeting  '^ays 
Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 

Upward,  Lord  !  our  spirits  raise,—  - 
All  below  :s  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past,  receive  . 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  : 
From  this  moment  may  we  live 

With  eternity  in  view  : 
Bless  the  word  to  young  and  old  ; 

S?hed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  witli  thee  above 


91. 


FIRST  PART,  L.  INI. 
Divine  Protection  amid  Dangers. 
^    HE  that  hath  made  his  refuge,  God, 
Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode  ; 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade, 
And  there,  at  night,  shall  rest  his  head 
2  Then  will  I  say,—"  My  God  !  thy  Dowei 
Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tower ; 
I,  who  am  formed  of  feeble  dust, 
?»Iake  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust." 
'J  Thrice  happy  man  !  thy  IMaker's  care 
Shall  keep  tliee  from  the  fowler's  snare 
Satan,  the  fowler,  who  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  ways. 

4  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire  ; 

God  is  thy  life,— his  wings  are  spread. 
To  shield  thee  with  a  healthful  shade. 

5  If  vapors,  with  malignant  breath, 
Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midi/ight-death, 
Israel  is  safe :  the  poisoned  air 
Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 

^^  SECOND  PART,  L.  M 

y  1  Tiie  Security  of  the  Sainis. 

I  WHAT  though  a  thousand  at  thy  side, 
At  thy  right  hand,  ten  thousand  diedl 


reALMs  :4S 

Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves. 
Among  the  dead,  amid  the  grares. 

2  So  -when  he  sent  his  angel  down 

To  make  his  vrraih  in  Egypt  ^nown. 
And  slew  their  sons, — his  careful  eye 
Passed  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

3  But  if  the  flre.  or  plagne.  or  s-word. 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord. 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest. 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  bleat, 

<  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  Sre, 
Shall  but  fulfill  their  best  desire ; 
Prom  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free. 
And  brlns  thy  children.  Lord  I  to  thee. 

Ql  ^   -^ 

mJ  !•  Exhortation  to  trust  m  Gc'd. 

1  YE  sons  of  men  !  a  feeble  race, 

Exposed  to  every  snare. 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling -pl«CA, 
And  try  and  trust  his'  care. 

2  He  'II  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 

Your  feet  in  alfyour  ways  ; 
Tc  watch  your  pihow  while  you  sleep, 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

3  "  Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 

I  '11  save  them,"  saiih  the  Lord ; 
'•  I  'U  bear  their*  joyful  souis  above 
Desirucdon  and  the  sword. 

4  ••  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call, 

In  trouble  I  'II  be  nigh  : 
My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  rail. 

And  raise  them  when  they  die. 
B  '^  Those  who  on  earth  my  name  have  hn:>'\  i. 

I  '11  honor  them  in  heaven : 
There  my  salvation  shall  be  shown. 

Ai:d  endless  life  be  given." 

f^  .  FIRST  PART,  bs  and  7s. 

^  1 .  The  Divine  Protection. 

\  CALL  Jehovah  thy  salvation. 

R*s:  beneath  the  Almiehtv's  Bh&()«  .. 


150  l'«ALMS. 

tn  his  secret  habiration, 
Dwell,  and  never  be  ilisrnayed  : 

There  no  tumult  can  alarm  thee, 
Thou  shall  dre?*!  no  hidden  snare ; 

Guile  nor  violence  can  harm  thee, 
In  eternal  safeguard  tliere. 

2  From  the  sv.-ord,  at  noon-day  wasiipg, 

From  the  noisome  ])esti]ence, 
In  the  depth  of  midnignt,  blasting, 

God  shall  be  thy  sure  defence  : 
Fear  not  thou  the  deadly  quiver, 

When  a  thousand  feel  the  blow  ; 
Mercy  shall  thy  soul  deliver, 

Though  ten  thousand  be  laid  low. 

3  Since,  with  pure  and  firm  afiectioa 

Thou  on  God  hast  .set  thy  love, 
With  the  wings  of  his  protection, 

lie  will  shield  thee  from  above ; 
Thou  Shalt  call  on  him  in  trouble. 

He  will  hearken,  he  will  nave  ; 
Here,  for  grief,  reward  thee  double. 

Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

SECOND  PART,  8s  and  7s. 
ti  1 .  An  Evening-Psalm. 

1  SAVIOUR  !  breathe  an  evening-blessing. 

Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 
Thou  canst  save,  and  thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  thee  surround  us  ' 
We  are  safe,  if  thou  art  nigh. 

6  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee  ; 
Thou  art  he  who,  never  weary, 
Watchelh  where  thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tonib^ 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad. -in  bright  and  deathless  bhionj. 


92 


PSALMS.  151 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

A  Psalm  for  the  Lord's  Day. 

1  SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God  !  my  Kmg  ] 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing ; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning-light, 

And  talk  of 'ail  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast; 
Oh  .  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word  , 
Thy  works  of  grace, — how  bright  they  shin« 
How  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 

4  Lord !  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part. 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer"  my  head. 

5  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below  ; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

^  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

y^.  The  Church,  the  Garden  of  God. 

1  LORD »  't  is  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand  ; 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen, 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blest  with  thine  influence  from  above  j 
Not  Lebanon,  with  all  its  trees,' 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show, 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just  and  true : 
None  who  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful,  or  unkind 

x7^*  Public  Worship 

1  SWTEET  is  the  work,  O  Lord 

Thy  glorious  name  to  sing, 


152  PSALMS. 

To  praise  and  pray,  to  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2  Sweet — at  the  dawning  light, 

Thy  boundless  love  to  tell ; 
And  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 
Still  on  the  theme  ♦o  dwell. 

3  Sweet— on  this  day  of  rest, 

To  join,  in  heart  and  voice. 
With  those,  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

Be  every  Sabbath  given. 
That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

•i-*.  Praise  to  God  in  the  Sanctuary. 

1  THOU  who  art  enthroned  above. 
Thou  by  whom  we  live  and  move ! 
Oh !  how  sweet,  with  joyful  tongue. 
To  resound  thy  praise  in  song  ! 
When  the  morning  paints  the  skies, 
When  the  sparkhng  stars  arise, 

All  thy  favours  to  rehearse, 

And  give  thanks  in  grateful  verse. 

2  Sweet  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 
When  devotion  fills  the  breast, 
When  we  dwell  within  thy  house. 
Hear  thy  word,  and  pay  our  vows 
Notes  to  heaven's  high  mansions  raise, 
Fill  its  courts  with  joyful  praise , 
With  repeated  hymns  proclaim 
Great  Jehovah's  awful  name. 

3  From  thy  works  our  joys  arise, 
O  thou  only  good  and  wise  ! 
Who  thy  wonders  can  declare  1 
How  profound  thy  counsels  are  ! 
Warm  our  hearts  with  sacred  fire 
Grateful  fervors  still  inspire  ; 

All  our  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
Ever  in  thy  praise  unite. 


psal:ms.  153 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
^ij.  The  eternal  and  sovereign  God. 

1  JEHOVAH  regns;  he  dwells  in  light, 
Girded  with  majesty  and  might : 
The  world,  created  by  his  hands. 
Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  first  foundations  laid, 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood,— 
Thyself,  the  ever-living  God. 

3  Like  floods,  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies  : 
Vain  lloods  that  aim  their  rage  so  high  ' 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  For  ever  shall  thy  throne  endure, 
Thy  promise  stands  for  ever  sure; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 

Q  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

u*y.  Dominion  and  Poicer  of  God- 

i  THE  Lord,  the  God  of  glory,  r^eigns. 
In  robes  of  majesty  arrayed ; 
His  rule  omnipotence  sustains. 
And  guides  the  worlds  his  hands  have  made 

2  Ere  rolling  worlds  began  to  move, 

Or  ere  the  heavens  were  stretched  abroad, 
Thine  awful  throne  was  fixed  above  : 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

3  The  swelling  floods  tumultuous  rise — 

Aloud  the  angry  tempests  roar. 
Lift  their  proud  billows  to  the  skies, 
And  foam  and  lash  the  trembling  shore. 

4  The  Lord,  the  mighty  God  on  high., 

Controls  the  fiercely  raging  seas  ; 
He  speaks  ! — and  noise  and  tempest  fly  ; 
The  waves  sink  dov,n  in  gentle  peace. 

5  Thy  sovereign  laws  are  ever  sure  ; 

Eternal  holiness  is  thine  ; 
And,  Lord  !  thy  people  should  be  pure 
And  in  thy  biest  resemblance  shine. 


IM  PSALMS. 

S.  P.  M. 

Ho.  Tli^.  Majesty  of  God. 

1  THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
And  royal  state  maintains. 

His  head  -with  awful  glories  crowned, 
Arrayed  in  robes  of  light. 
Begirt  with  sovereign  might, 

And  rays  of  majesty  around. 

2  Upheld  by  thy  commands, 
The  world  securely  stands. 

And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  word  \ 
Thy  throne  was  fixed  on  high 
Before  :he  starry  sky  ; 

Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  LordJ 

3  Let  floods  and  nations  rage, 
And  all  their  power  engrige  : 

Let  swelling  tides  assatTlt  the  sky : 
The  terrors  of  thy  frown 
Shall  beat  their  madness  down  ; 

Thy  throne  for  ever  stands  on  high. 

4  Thy  promises  are  tme. 
Thy  grace  is  ever  new  ; 

There  fixed,  thy  church  shall  ne'er  remove; 
Thy  saints,  with  holy  fear, 
Shall  in  thy  courts  appear. 

And  sing  thine  everlaisting  love. 

5s  and  OS. 
"«>•        God'?  Servants  shotdd praise  Sim. 

1  YE  servants  of  Go<J  ! 

\  our  master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad 

Ills  wonderful  name ; 
The  name,  all- victorious. 

Of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious 

And  rules  overall 

2  God  ruleth  on  high, 

Almighty  to  save , 
And  still  he  is  nigh. 

His  presence  we  have  : 
The  great  congregation 

His  triumph 'shall  sing, 


PSALMS  155 

Ascribing  salvation 
To  Jesus,  our  King. 

3  "Salvation  to  God 

Who  sits  on  the  throae!'*— 
Let  all  cry  aloud. 

And  honor  the  Son  : 
Immanuel's  praises 

The  angels  proclaim  ; 
Fail  down  on  their  faces, 

And  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore. 

And  give  him  his  right ; 
All  glory  and  power, 

And  wisdom  and  might ; 
All  honor  and  blessing. — 

With  angels  above,— 
And  thanks  never  ceasing 

And  inlinite  love. 

C.  M. 
iil.  BelpinGcd. 

1  UAD  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help, 

Sustained  ray  fainting  head, 
My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt, 
My  soul  among  the  dead. 

2  '■  Alas  !  my  sliding  feet,"'  I  cried  •' 

Thy  promise  was  my  hope ; 
Thy  grace  stood  constant  at  my  side, 

Thy  spirit  bore  me  up. 
'3  WTiile  multitudes  of  mouraful  thoughts 

Within  my  bosom  roll, 
TJiy  boundless  love  forgives  my  fsuiis, 

Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul. 

^^  L.  SL 

*JD,  Vtaming  against  Delay. 

1  COME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 

A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise; 

God  is  a  sovereign  King ; — rehearse 

Mm  honors  m  exalted  verse. 
■2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 

Who  formed  our  natures  with  his  word. 


1 50  PSALMS. 

lie  is  oiT  Shepherd  ; — we  the  sheep, 
His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day; 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey  ; 
Nor  let  our  hardened  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

4  Look  back,  my  sou) !  with  holy  dread 
And  view  those  ancient  rebels  dead  : 
Attend  the  offered  grace  to-day, 
Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 

5  Seize  the  kind  promise,  while  it  waits 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates  ; 
Believe, — and  take  the  promised  rest ; 
Obey,— and  be  for  ever  blest. 

C.  M. 
tJD,  PreiMvationfor  Prayer. 

1  SING  to  the  Lord  .Jehovah's  name, 
And  in  his  strength  rejoice; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 
'<i  With  thanks,  approach  his  awful  signi, 
And  psalms  of  honor  sing  ; 
The  Lord 's  a  God  of  boundless  might,- 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Come,  and  with  humble  souls,  adore  . 

Come,  kneel  before  his  face: 
Oh  !  may  the  creatures  of  his  powei 
Be  children  of  his  grace. 

4  Now  is  the  time  ; — he  bends  Ilia  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request  ; 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  .swear 
"  Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 

S.  M. 
ij*)»  Immediate  Obedience 

1  COME,  sound  his  j)raise  abroad. 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  G'od, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown  , 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  , 


PSALMS.  157 

The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own. 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  : 
We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refuse 

The  language  of  his  grace. 
And  hearts  gi~ow  hard,  like  stubborn  Je\^ii.> 
That  unbelieving  race  ;— 

6  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  dressed, 

Will  lift  his  hand  and  swear, — 
"  You,  that  despise  my  promised  rest, 
Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

*       H.  M. 

irD.  Seeking  God  to-day. 

1    '  COME,  let  us  gladly  sing 
To  God,  our  Saviour-King  ; 
With  thanks  his  presence  seek, 
In  psalms  his  praises  speak  ; 
lie  's  God  most  high  ;  let  all  draw  nigh,  , 

And  crown  him — Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 
ii      lie  gave  the  mountains  birth. 
He  made  this  spacious  earth  ; 
His  are  the  sea  and  land — 
They  rose  at  his  command  : 
With  reverence  all  before  him  fall, 
And  on  his  name  devoutly  call. 
3      Come,  kneel  before  his  throiie> 
For  he  is  God  alone  ; 
We  are  the  flock  he  leads — 
The  sheep  his  bounty  feeds : 
To-day, — to-day,— his  voice  obey  5 — 
Grieve  not  the  Holy  Ghost  away. 

t/D.  Public  Worship. 

1  OH !  €ome,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord, 
In  God.  our  salvation,  rejoice ; 


158  PSALMS. 

In  padlms  of  thanksgiving,  reeord 
His  praise,  with  one  spirit,  one  volca: 

Jehovah  is  King,  ant!  he  reigns — 
The  God  of  all  gods,  on  his  throne  ; 

The  strength  of  the  hills  he  maintains ; 
The  ends  of  the  earth  are  his  own. 

2  The  sea  is  Jehovah's — he  made 

The  tide  its  dominion  to  know  ; 
The  land  is  Jehovah's — he  laid 

Its  solid  foundation  below  ■ 
Oh  !  come,  let  us  worship  and  kneel 

Before  our  Creator,  our  God  ; 
The  people  who  serve  him  with  zeal. 

The  <lock  whom  he  guides  with  his  rod, 


96. 


C.  M. 
Christ'' s  first  and  second  Coming, 

1  SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands  • 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  ! 
His  new-discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations, — "  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son  ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  hir  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen ; 
liet  cities  shine  in  bright  array 
And  lields  in  cheerful 


4  Let  an  unusual  joy  surprise 

The  islands  of  the  sea  ; 
Ye  mountains  !  sink,  ye  valleys  !  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold,  he  comes, — he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations,  as  their  God  ; 
To  show  the  world  his  righ  teousness. 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

8  But  when  his  voice  shall  raise  the  dead 
And  bid  the  world  draw  near, 
Dow  will  the  guilty  nations  dread. 
To  see  their  Judge  appear  1 


PSALMS.  159 

S.  M. 
yO.  Praise  due  to  God  alone. 

1  NOW  let  our  songs  arise, 

In  new  exalted  strains  ; 
Let  earth  repeat  it  to  the  skies  j— 
The  Lord,  the  Saviour,  reigns ! 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  our  God, 

And  bless  his  sacred  name ; 

His  great  salvation,  all  abroad, 

From  day  to  day  proclaim, 

3  Mid  heathen  nations  place 

The  glories  of  his  throne  ; 
And  let' the  Avonders  of  his  grace 
Through  all  the  earth  be  known, 

4  Great  is  th'  eternal  Lord, 

And  great  must  be  his  praise : 
O'er  all  the  gods,  on  high  adored, 

His  mightier  arm  he  '11  raise. 
6  Through  earth,  let  every  tribe, 

Let  every  nation,  sing  : 
Glory,  and  grace,  and  might  ascrl>e 

To  our  eternal  King. 

L.  P.  M, 
UO.  The  God  of  the  Gentiles. 

1  LET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise. 
To  sing  the  choicest  psalm  of  praisie ; 

To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name: 
His  glory  let  the  heathen  know  ;' 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show ; 

And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 

2  He  framed  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there  , 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light ; 
His  beauties, — how  divinely  bright ! 

His  temple,— how  divinely  fair ! 
B  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power. 

And  barb'rous  nations  fear  his  naaie  I 
Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 
•     The  beauty  of  his  holiness. 

And,  iu  his  courts.,  his  grace  proclaim. 


IW)  PSALMS 

^^  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

«//.  Christ  coming  to  Judgment. 

1  HE  reigns  !  the  liOrd,  the  Saviour,  reigns 
Praise  him  in  evangelic  strains  ; 

Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

2  Deep  are  his  counsels  and  unknown  ; 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne . 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  way  surroand, 
Justice  is  their  eternal  grotind. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo  !  he  comes ; 
Shakes  the  "wide  earth  and  cleaves  the  tombs  -, 
Before  him  burns  devouring  lire  : — 

The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

4  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay, 

Fly  from  the  sight,  and  shun  the  day  : 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints  !  on  high, 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption  's  nigh. 

^  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

t)  i  *  Christ's  Incarnation. 

1  THE  Lord  is  come ;— the  heavens  proclaira 
His  birth ;  the  nations  learn  his  name  • 

An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages,  to  their  God. 

2  Ail  ye  bright  armies  of  the  skies  ! 
Go  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies; 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below. 

3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground. 

And  their  own  worshippers  confound ; 

But  Judah  shout,  and  Zion  sing. 

And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  King. 

j.^  THIRD  PART,  L.  M. 

t  *  /  .  Grace  and  Glory. 

1  TH'  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  hich 
O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky: 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  feet, 
His  dwelling  is  the  mercy-seat. 

2  Immortal  light,  and  joys  unknown. 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sowu ; 


PSALMS.  161 

Those  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and  risa. 
And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes, 
8  Rejoice,  ye  righteous  !  and  record 
The  sacred  hono'-s  of  the  Lord  ; 
None,  but  the  soul  that  leeJs  his  grace. 
Can  triumph  in  his  holine^is. 

C.  M. 
V?  /  •  TTie  Reign  of  Christ. 

1  YE  isles  and  shores  of  every  sea ! 

Rejoice — the  Saviour  reigns  : 
His  word,  like  fire,  prepares  his  way, 
And  mountains  melt  to  plams. 

2  His  presence  sink^  the  proudest  hills, 

And  makes  the  vallies  rise  ; 
The  humble  soul  enjoys  his  smiles, 
The  haughty  sinner  dies. 

3  Adoring  angels,  at  his  birth, 

Make  the  Redeemer  known  ; 
Thus  shall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth, 
And  angels  guard  his  throne. 

4  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight, 

And  hills  and  seas  retire  ; 
His  children  take  their  upward  flight, 
And  leave  the  world  on  lire. 

5  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory,  sov.-n 

For  saints  in  darkness  here, 
Shall  rise  and  spring  in  worlds  unknown, 
And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 

QQ  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

"O.  Praise  for  the  Gospel. 

t  TO  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 

New  honors  be  addressed  ;  ^       ^ 

His  great  salvation  shines  abroad, 
And  makes  the  nations  blessed. 
2  He  spake  the  word  to  Abraham  first ; 
His  truth  fulfills  his  grace  : 
The  Gefltiles  make  his  name  thoir  trust. 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 
i  -Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim. 
With  all  h^r  different  tongues  ; 
11 


162  I'SALMS. 

And  spread  the  lionor  of  his  namti, 
In  melody  and  songs. 
^Q  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

y  O.  The  joyful  Reign  of  Christ. 

1  JOY  to  the  world,— the  Lord  is  come  ; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room. 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth, — the  Saviour  reigna ; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
Wliile  fields  and  Hoods,  rocks,  hills  aud  plain* 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  e'^rrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow, 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grac«, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 
i?0.         Christ's  first  and  second  Co?ni?iff. 
1  TO  God  address  the  joyful  psalm. 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done ; 
Whose  own  right  hand,  and  holy  arna, 
The  victory  have  won. 
y  He,  to  the  Gentile  nations  round, 
Hath  made  his  mercy  known  ; 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  bound, 
His  justice  shall  be  shown. 

3  The  promised  Saviour  meekly  came. 

And  man's  full  ransom  paid  ; 
Again  he  comes,  his  oAvn  to  claim, 
In  awful  pomp  arrayed. 

4  He  contes  v/ith  power.— he  quits  the  3^iea» 

To  punish  and  reward  ; 
Oh  !  let  one  general  chorus  rise 
To  praise  the  sovereign  Lor*!. 
FIRST  PART,  S.  M. 
f)l).       7'he  Majesty  and  Grace  of  Jehovah. 
t  'VWT.  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  !— 
Let  ttii  'he  nations  fear  ; 


I'SAL.'MS.  163 

Let  dinners  tremble  at  his  throue, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 

2  Jesas,  the  Saviour,  reigns  !— 

Let  earth  adore  its  Lord  ; 
Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 
Swift  to'  fulfill  his  v/ord. 

3  In  Zion  is  his  throne ; 

His  honors  are  divine ; 
Ilis  church  shr.ll  make.his  wonders  knowa, 
For  there  hi^j  glories'shine. 

4  How  holy  is  his  name  ! 

How  terrible  his  praise  ! 
Justice  and  truth,  and  judgment  join, 
In  all  his  works  of  grace. 

^Q  SECOl^m  PART,  S.  M. 

•J*y»    A  holy  God  icorshipped  with  Heverence 

1  EXALT  the  Lord,  our  God, 

And  v/orship  at  his  feet ; 
His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 

When  Aaron  Avas  his  priest, 
When  Moses  cried,  and  Samuel  prayed,— 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins. 

Nor  would  destroy  their  race  : 
And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known. 
When  they  abused  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same  : 
Still  he  's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

.  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

I.UU.  Praise  to  our  Creator. 

I  YE  nations  round  the  earth  .  rejoice 
Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King  ; 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice  , 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 
f  The  Lord  is  God  ;  't  is  he  alone 

Doih  life  and  breath  and  being  give  j 


164  PSALMK. 

We  are  his  work,  and  not  o  jr  c  \vu ; 
The  sheep  tliat  on  his  pastures  Fivo. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy ; 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair  ; 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ, 
To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind  ; 

Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure  ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 
^   His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 
SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 
1 00-  The  sovereign  Jehovali. 

1  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations  !  bow  with  sacred  joy  : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy, 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
Anil  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  stra'5  ed 
He  brought  us,to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, — 

Our  souls,  apd  all  our  mortal  frame  : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear. 
Almighty  Maker  !  to  thy  name  1 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs. 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity,  thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand. 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

100.  71ie  Creator  adored. 

1  SING,  all  ye  lands  !— with  rapture  sin? 
And  bless  Jehovah's  name  ; 
With  loud  hosannas  hail  your  King,— 
Bow  down — your  God  proclaim. 
S  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone,— 
'T  is  he  who  made  us  all  ; 
Z-Iis  people — we  his  sceptre  own, 
His  sheep— we  hear  his  call. 


PSAL5IS.  10\^ 

3  Enter  his  gates,  with  shouts- of  joy, 

And  in  his  courts  bow  down  ; 
Let  heart-felt  thanks  your  tongues  empiov 
And  him  your  sovereign  crown. 

4  For  he  is  good  beyond  all  praise, 

No  bouiFds  his  mercy  knows  ; 
His  truth  endures  through  endless  days, 
His  grace  for  ever  flows. 

m/^  ^^-^^ 

1  \J\J.  God's  Goodness  and  Truth. 

1  SING  to  the  Lord  most  high  : 

Let  every  land  adore  ; 
With  grateful  voice  make  known 

His  goodness  and  his  power  • 
With  cheerful  songs 

Declare  his  ways, 

And  let  his  praise  '  • 

Inspire  your  tongues. 

2  Enter  his  courts  with  joy  ; 

With  fear  address  the  Lord ; 
He  formed  us  with  his  hand. 

And  quickened  by  his  word ; 
With  wide  command, 

He  spreads  his  sway 

O  'er  every  sea 
And  every  land. 
.?  His  hands  provide  our  food, 

And  every  blessing  give  ; 
We  feed  upon  his  care, 

And  in  his  pastures  live : 
With  cheerful  songs 

Declare  his  ways, 

And  let  his  praise 
Inspire  your  tongues. 
4  Good  is  the  Lord  ou  •  Gou, 

His  truth  and  mercy  sure 
While  earth  and  heaven  shall  last, 

His  promises  endure  : 
With  R'ide  command, 

He  spreads  his  sway 

O'er  every  sea 
And  every  lai.d. 


16b  PSALRLS. 

l-UOi  Plaisefrom  all  lAmda. 

1  on !  bo  joyful  in  the  Lor  3, 

Every  land  beneath  the  sun  ! 
In  his  praise  with  glad  accord, 

Let  all  tongues  and  hearts  be  <.Jie  , 
For  our  God  is  God  alone, 
Whose  we  are,  and  not  our  own  5 
We  his  people  are — the  sheep 
He  will  ever  rule  and  keep.  . 

2  Come,  and  join  the  joyous  throng 

Who  Jehovah's  praise  proclaim: 
In  his  courts,  with  grateful  song, 

Speak  the  honors  of  his  name  : 
Rich  his  bounty  to  our  race  ; 
Inexhaustible  his  grace  ; 
Ready  to  forgive  and  bless  ; 
Ever  sure  his  faithfulness, 
lis  and  8s. 
lif  U.  Thanksgiving  and  Praise  m  Vie  Sancfdary. 
BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth! 

Oh  !  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear  ; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 

With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 
2  Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  ruler  o'er  all : 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own  ; 

His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 
?  Oh  !  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  sonj 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  in  melodious  accordance  prolong, 

And  bless  his  adorable  name. 
4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  arc  the  work  of  his  hand  ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 

And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 

ia\  ^-^^ 

I II 1  r  ITie  Magistrate's  Song. 

MERCY  and  judgment  are  my  song ; 
And  since  they  both  to  thee  belong, 
My  gracious  God  !  my  righteous  King  ; 
To  the*  my  socgs  and  vows  I  bring. 


I'SALMS.  IS", 

2  1(1  am  raised  to  bear  the  sword, 

1  -il  take  my  counsels  from  thy  word  ; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 

3  Let  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide, 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside  : 

No  wicked  thing  shall  dwell  with  me, 
Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  I  '11  search  the  land,  and  raise  the  juot 
To  posts  of  honor,  wealth,  and  trust ; 
The  men,  that  work  thy  holy  will, 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  fav'rites  still. 

^  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

lU/^.        3 fen  mortal — the  Church  safe 

1  IT  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 

Weakens  our  strength  amidst  the  race 
Disease  and  death,  at  "his  command, 
Arrest  us,  and  cut  short  our  days. 

2  Spare  us,  O  Lord  !  aloud  we  pray, 

Nor  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon  ; 
Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day, 
And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon  7 

5  Yet,  in  the  midst  of  death  ana  grief, 

This  thought  our  sorrow  should  assuage  ^ 
"  Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  hve  : 
Christ  is  the  same  through  every  age." 

4  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky. 

Like  garments,  shall  be  laid  aside  ; 
But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high  , 
Thy  church  for  ever  must  abide. 

5  Before  thy  face,  thy  church  shall  live, 

And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign  : 
This  dying  world  shall  they  survive, 
And  the  dead  saints  be  raised  again. 

^  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

LXr^t  The  unchanging  God. 

1  GREAT  Former  of  this  various  frame 
Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  najne, 
And  bow  and  tremble,  while  they  praise 
The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 


168  FSALM8. 

a  Before  .hine  infinite  survey, 
Crention  rose  as  yesterday  ; 
And,  as  to-morrow,  shall  thine  ey« 
See  earth  and  stars  in  ruin  lie- 

3  Beyond  the  highest  angel's  sight, 
Thou  dwellesl  in  eternal  light, 
Which  shines  with  undiminished  ray;. 
While  suns  and  systems  waste  awa^! 

4  Our  days  a  transient  period  run. 
And  change  with  every  circling  sun; 
And  while  to  lengthened  years  we  traot, 
Before  the  moth  we  sink  to  dust. 

5  But  let  the  crentures  fall  around  ; 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground ; 
Let  the  last  general  flame  arise. 
And  melt  the  arches  of  the  skies; — 

6  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see  ; 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

FIRST  PART*  C.  M. 
I  \)^»     Prayer  heard,  and  Zion  restored. 

1  LET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice  ; 

Behold  the  promised  hour  ! 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  comes  t'  exalt  his  power. 

2  Iler  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes  : 

Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 

And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  stand  in  glory  there  , 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name, 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  He  sits  a  sovereign  on  his  throne, 

With  pity  in  his  eyes  ; 
He  hears  the  dying  pris'ners  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 
&  He  frees  the  souls  condemned  to  deaUi ) 
And   when  his  saints  complain. 


rSALMS.  161) 

It  shan't  be  said,  that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 

5  This  shall  be  Ivnown  when  we  are  dead, 
And  left  on  long  record  ; 
That  ages,  yet  unborn,  may  read, 
And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord* 

^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

10^.  A  Prayer  for  the  Afflicted. 

1  HEAR  me,  O  God  !  nor  hide  thy  face ; 

But  answer,  lest  I  die  ; 
Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace, 
To  hear  when  sinners  cry  1 

2  As  on  some  lonely  building's  top. 

The  sparrow  tells  her  moan, 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope, 
I  sit  and  grieve  alone. 

3  But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same, 

O  my  eternal  God  ! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  spread  thy  works  abroad. 

4  rhou  wilt  ari^e  and  show  thy  face, 

Nor  will  my  Lord  delay 
Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace, 

That  long-expected  day. 
£>  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry, 

And,  by  mysterious  ways. 
Redeems  the  pris'ners  doomed  to  die ; 

And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 

-  THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

lU/^.  God  unchangeable  annid  Changes  of  Creation 

1  THROUGH  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 

O  thou  eternal  God  ! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  tell  thy  works  abroad' 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth, 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid ; 
By  thee,  the  beauteous  arch  of  heffven, 
With  matchless  skill,  was  made. 

3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Formed  by  thy  powerful  hand, 


170  PSALMS. 

Be,  like  a  vesture  laid  aside. 
And  changed  at  thy  command. 

4  But  thy  perfections  all  divine, 
Eternal  as  thy  days, 
Through  everlasting  ages  shine, 
With  undiminished  r'ays.  . 

I  U/w.  Prayer  in  Affiiction. 

1  HEAR>my  prayer,  Jehovah  !  hearj 

Listen  to  my  humble  cries  ; 
See  the  day  of  trouble  near  ; 
Heavy  on  ray  soul  it  lies. 

2  Hide  not,  then,  thy  gracious  face 

When  the  storm  around  me  faiis 
Hear  me.  O  thou  God  of  grace! 
In  the  time  thy  serva^*  calls. 

3  Earth  and  hell  their  censures  pour^ 

Madly  rage  against  my  soul : 

When  my  God  appears  no  more. 

Who  their  fury  can  control  1 

4  Hide  not,  then,  thy  gracious  face, 

When  the  storm  around  me  falls  , 
Hear  me,  O  thou  God  of  grace ! 
Hear  me  when  thy  servant  calls. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
lUo.  The  Goodness  and  Mercy  of  God  celebrattd 
1  BLESS,  O  my  soul !  the  living  God, 

Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad  ; 

Let  all  the  powers,  within  me,  join 

In  work  and  worship  so  divine 
I  Bless,  O  my  soul !  the  God  of  grace; 

His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise  : 

Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrougflt 

Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot  1 
'i  "T  is  he,  ray  soul !  who  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done  • 

He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 

The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives'. 
4  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess, 

Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace : 


PSALMS.  171 

The  Gentiie  with  the  Jew  shall  join, 
In  work  and  v/orship  so  divine. 

SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 
il).J.    Forgiveness— gentle  ChcsiisemeiU. 

1  THE  Lord, — how  wondrous  are  hi.s  ways 
How  firm  his  truth,  how  large  his  grace  ' 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne  ; 

And  thenqg  he  makes  his  glories  known 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread  • 
The  starrj'  heavens,  above  our  head  ; 

As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise. 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

3  Not  half  so  far  hath  nature  placed, 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west. 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  "guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

4  How  slowly  doth  his  wrath  arise  ! 
On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies  ; 
And  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn, 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn' 

5  But  his  eternal  love  is  sure ; 

To  all  the  saints  it  shall  endure : 
From  age  to  age,  his  truth  shall  reiaa 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  vain. 

FIRST  PART,  S.  !M. 
1  Uo.  TVie  Mercies  of  God. 

1  OH !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favorsare  divine. 

2  Oh  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'T  is  he  forgives  thy  sins, 

'T  is  he  relieves  your  pain, 
■T  is  he  who  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love. 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave,- 


172  PSALMS 

H«.  who  redeemed  my  soul  from  heil 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

B  He  Alls  the  poor  with  good ; 
He  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  th'  oppressed. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known  ; 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  an^gracw, 
*  By  his  beloved  Son. 

SECOND  PART,  S.  M. 
1  \)o»       Praise  to  God  for  his  Mercies. 

1  OH  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  : 
And  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  Oh !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind  ; 
Forget  not  all  his  benefits  : 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

3  He  will  not  always  chide  ; 

He  will  with  patience  wait ; 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath  ; 
llf>  healetli  thy  infirmities. 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

5  Then  bless  his  holy  name, 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole: 
Whose  loving-kindness  crowns  thy  days, 
Oh  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 

.  ^  THIRD  PART,  S.  M. 

Itlo.      Mercy  in  the  midst  of  JudgmeiU. 

1  MY  soul !  repeat  his  praise, 

Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise. 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread : 


PSALM8.  173 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grac> 
Our  highest  thoughts  exce«d. 
1  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 
And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 
I  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  who  fear  his  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 
5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  morning-flower; 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 
•  But  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 
To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

I  (V>  FOURTH  PART,  S.  M. 

1U«5.  God' s  Dominion  ;  or,  angelic  Praise. 

1  TKE  Lord,  the  sovereign  King, 

Hath  fixed  his  throne  on  high  ; 
O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  he  rules, 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ve  angels  !  great  in  might, 

And"swift  to  do  his  w^ill, 
Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear, 
Whose  pleasure  ye  fulfill. 

3  Let  the  bright  hosts  who  wait 

The  orders  of  their  King, 
And  guard  his  churches  when  they  pray 
Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

4  While  all  his  wondrous  works, 

Through  his  vast  kingdom,  shov/ 
Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  soul 
Shalt  sing  his  graces  too. 

lU4.  God's  Majesty  as  Creator  ojidrsoveret^i  Ring 
:  MY  soul !  thy  great  Creator  praise : 
When  clothed  in  his  celestial  ray.s. 


174  PSALM;3. 

He  in  full  majesty  appears, 
And,  like  a  robe,  his  glory  wears. 

2  The  heavens  are  for  his  curtains  spread; 
Th'  unfathomed  deep  he  makes  his  bed  ; 
Clouds  are  his  chariot,  when  he  flies, 
On  winged  storms,  across  the  sk-ies. 

3  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires, 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires  ; 

And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move, 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

4  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord ! 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word; 

And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stand, 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

5  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke ; 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face. 
And  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grace. 

6  In  thee,  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet; 
Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ, 
Till  it  expire  in  endless  joy. 

^  C.  M. 

li*D.  Covenant  with  Abraham  remembTed 

1  ^mU  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name, 
'   And  tell  the  world  his  grace ; 

Sound  through  the  earth  his  deeds  of  fam« 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 

2  His  covenant,  which  ho  kept  in  mini 

For  numerous  ages  past. 
To  numerous  ages  yet  behind, 
In  equal  force  shall  last. 

3  He  sware  to  Abraham  and  his  seed, 

And  made  the  blessings  sure  ; 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  fead, 
And  find  his  truth  endure. 

1  Like  pilgrims  through  the  covjitries  roujd, 
Securely  they  removed  ; 
Ar:d  haughty  kings,  v,-ho  on  .'hem  frowned, 
Severely  lie  reproved. 


PSALMS.  175 

5  Thus  guarded  by  th'  almighty  hand, 

The  choseu  tribes  possessed 
Canaan,  the  rich,  the  promisad  land, 
A.nd  there  enjoyed  their  rest. 

6  Then  let  the  world  forbenr  its  rage, 

The  church  renounce  her  fear  ; 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 

lUO.         Encouragement  to  seek  God. 

1  OH  !  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ; 

All  his  wondrous  deeds  proclaim 
Every  tongue  his  praise  record  ; 
Every  heart  adore  his  name. 

2  Seek  the  Lord,  his  grace  implore, 

On  his  love  your  trust  repose  ; 
Seek  his  p'resence  evermore  ; 
There  lay  down  your  cares  and  woes 

3  Ye,  who  make  the  Lord  your  choice, 

Call  to  mind'his  works  of  love ; 
Tell  his  wonders,  and  rejoice 
In  your  King  who  reigns  above. 

4  Thou,  O  Lord  !  art  true  and  just ; 

Thou  wilt  crown,  with  sure  success, 
All  the  waiting  souls  that  irus^ 
In  thy  love  and  faithfulness. 

1  f\a  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

I  UD.  God  praised  for  his  Goodness  and  Merty. 
1  OH  !  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
Whose  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past. 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  ;teist. 
■2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless  1 
What  mortal  eftquence  can  raise 
tiis  tribute  of  immortal  praise  1 
3  Extend  to  me  that  fovor,  Lord ! 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford; 
When  thou  returuest  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  nie. 


176^  i'SALMS. 

4  Oh  !  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
Whose  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

n  i\p  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

11 UO.  Praise  to  God  for  his  Greatness  and  Mercy 

1  TO  God,  the  great,  the  ever-blessea, 
Let  songs  of  honor  be  addressed  ; 
His  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands  ; 
Give  him  the  thanks  his  love  demands. 

2  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  waysl 
Who  shall  fulfill  thy  boundless  praise 7- 
Blest  are  the  souls  that  fear  thee  sti'n, 
And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 

?  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  race,  thy  chose'n  seed  ;. 
And,  with  the  same  salvation,  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 

4  Oh !  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice, 
And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice  : 
This  is  my  glory,  Lord  !  to  be 
Joined  to  thy  saints,  and  near  to  thew. 

\0O.         Israel  punislied  andjmrdoned. 
1  GOD  of  eternal  love! 

How  fickle  are  our  ways  ! 
And  yet,  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace  ! 
'■i  They  saw  thy  wonders  wrought, 
And  then  thy  praise  they  sung ; 
But  soon  thy  works  of  power  forgot, 
A.nd  murmured  with  their  tongue. 

i  i\ow  they  believe  his  word. 
While  rocks  with  rivers  flow, 
Now  with  their  sins  provoke  the  Lord, 
Till  he  reduced  them  low. 
4  Yet  when  they  mourned  their  faults, 
He  hearkened  to  their  groans;   -• 
Brought  his  own  covenant  to  his  thoughtb. 
\nd  called  them  still  liis  sons. 


1T:!ALMSJ.  177 

6  Their  names  were  in  his  book ; 
He  saved  ihem  from  their  foes ; 
Oft  he  chastised,  but  ne'er  forsook, 
The  people  whom  he  chose. 

0  Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord, 

Who  loved  their  ancient  race  ; 
And  christians  join  the  solemn  word,-- 
Amen, — to  all  the  praise. 

^  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

}_ij  i  tlsraelledto  Canaan,  a-nd  ChristiaJW  to  BeaviHi 

1  GIVE  thanks  to  God— he  reigns  above  ; 
Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  love, 
Jlis  raerc}^  ages  past  have  known, 
And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  record  ; 
Israel,  the  nation  whom  he  chose. 
And  rescued  from  their  mighty  foes. 

S  So  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  own  yoke,  and  Satan's  chain. 
We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, — 
A  dangerous  and  a  tiresome  placp. 

4  He  feeds  and  clotnes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footsteps,  lest  we  stray  , 
He  guards  us  v/ith  a  powerful  hand. 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

5  Oh  !  let  us,  then,  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodnes"s  of  the  Lord  ; 
How  great  his  works — how  kind  his  wave  • 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 

-     ^  SECO>?D  PART,  L.  IVI 

W  i .  The  Seaman's  Song. 

.  WOULD  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 
His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad? 
Go  with  the  mariners,  and  trace 
The  unknown  regions  of  the  seas. 
2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favor  of  the  wind  : 
Till  God  commands, — and  tempests  rise, 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 


J  78  PSALMS, 

3  When  land  s  far  and  death  is  nigh, 
Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry : 
His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address. 
And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

4  Oh  !  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord. 
Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 

CM. 
l\J  I ,  Servants  of  God  safe. 

M.  HOW  are  thy  servants  blessed,  O  Lbrd '. 

How  sure  is  their  defence ! 
•  Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help,  Omnipotence. 
'P.  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 
Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unlmrt, 
Andbreathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When,  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne, 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slov/  to  hear. 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid— the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command. 
At  thy  command  i.«  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore  ; 
We  'il  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  "more. 

FIRST  PART,  7s. 
!i/T.  Divine  Guidance. 

1  THANK  .ind  praise  Jehovali's  name, 

For  his  mercies  firm  and  sure, 
■'^rom  eternity,  the  same, 
To  eternity,  endure. 

2  Let  the  ransomed  thus  rejoice, 

Gathered  out  of  every  land. 
As  the  people  of  his  choice, 
Phicked  irom  the  destroyer's  hand. 


PSALMS.  ITS 

3  To  a  pleasant  land  he  brings, 

Where  the  vine  and  olive  grow, 
Where,  from  flo-\very  hills,  the  springs 
Through  luxuriant  vallies  flow. 
1  Oh  !  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord, 
For  his  goodness  to  their  race  ; 
For  the  wonders  of  his  Avord, 
And  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

SECOND  PART,  7.s. 
lU  f  .  TVie  Dangers  of  the  Ocean. 

1  THEY  who  toil  upon  the  deep, 

And  in  vessels  light  and  frail, 
O'er  the  mighty  waters  sweep, 

Witli  the  billow  and  the  gale, 
Mark  what  wonders  God  performs, — 

When  he  speaks,  aud.  unconfined, 
Rush  to  battle  all  his  storms, 

In  the  chariots  of  the  wind. 

2  Up  to  heaven  their  bark  is  whirled, 

On  the  mountain  of  the  wave ; 
Down  as  suddenly  't  is  hurled 

To  th'  abysses  of  the  grave  ; 
To  and  fro  they  reel — they  roll, 

As  intoxicate  with  wine; 
Terrors  paralize  their  soul. 

Helm  they  quit,  and  hope  resign 
"^  Then  unto  the  Lord  they  cry  ; 

He  inclines  a  gracious  ear, 
Sends  deliverance  from  on  high, 

Rescues  them  from  all  their' fear  : 
Oh  !  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord- 

For  his  goodness  to  their  race  •, 
For  the  wonders  of  his  word, 

And  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

f  no  ^-  ^^• 

I  VCi,  A  Morning-Song.  ' 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul !  to  sound  his  praiae. 

Awake,  my  harp  !  to  sing  ; 
Join,  all  my  powers !  the  song  to  raise. 
And  morning-incense  bringT 

2  Among  the  people  of  his  care, 

And  tUrough  the  nations  round, 


180  i'riALMH. 

Glad  songs  of  praise  will  I  prepare 
And  there  his  name  resound. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God  ! 

Above  the  starry  frame  ; 
Diffuse  thy  heavenly  grace  abroai5t 
And  teach  the  world  thy  name. 

4  So  shall  thy  chosen  sons  rejoice, 

And  throng  thy  courts  above  ; 
While  sinners  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice. 
And  taste  redeeming  love. 

1  Uil.  27^6  Example  of  Christ. 

1  GOD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise ! 

Thy  glory  is  my  song  ; 
Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grac« 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When,  in  the  form  of  mortal  man, 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 
Tliey  compassed  him  around. 

3  Their  miseries  his  compassion  movs. 

Their  peace  he  still  pursued  ; 
They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

4  Their  malice  raged  without  a  cause  ; 

Yet,  with  his  dying  breath, 
lie  prayed  for  murderers  on  his  cross. 
And  blessed  his  fees  in  death. 

5  Lord  !  shall  thy  bright  example  shine 

In  vain  before  my  eyes  1 
Give  me  a  soul  a-kin  to  thine, 

To  love  mine  enemies. 
5  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage. 

And,  in  my  Saviour's  name, 
1  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage. 

Who  slander  and  condemn. 

no  ^'■^^- 

1  i-ll.  Christ  exalted  as  a  Ring  and  8aviav:i-. 
I  TIIUS  God,  th'  eternal  Father,  sjiake 
^To  Christ,  the  Son-  "  Ascend  and  sU 


PSALMf?.  .    19J 

At  ray  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 

2  "  From  7ion  shall  thy  word  proceed  ; 

Thy  "w  jrd,  the  sceptr^  in  thy  hand. 
Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

3  "  That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  greai. 

When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing  mi'if!(». 
And  sinners  crowd  thy  tempie-gate, 
Where  holiness,  in  beauty,  shines." 

4  Oh  !  blessed  power — Oh  !  glorious  day-^ 

How  large  a  vict'ry  shall  ensue  ;— 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey, 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning-dew. 

CM. 
I  lU.     Christ's  Kingdom  and  Priesthood. 
1  JESUS,  our  Lord  !  ascend  thy  throne. 
And  near  thy  Father  sit : 
in  Zion  shall  thy  power  be  known, 
And  make  thy  foes  submit. 
'Z  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do  ! 
Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  numerous  drops  of  morning-dev/ 
And  own  thy  sovereign  grace. 
3  God  hath  pronounced  a  firm  decree, 
Nor  changes  what  he  sv/ore  ; — 
='  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
When  Aaron  is  no  more." 
1  Jesus,  our  priest,  for  ever  live.s, 
To  plead  for  us  above  : 
Jesus,  our  king,  for  ever  gives 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 

5  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head, 

And  his  high  throne  maintain , 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead. 
Who  dare  oppose  hie  reign. 

FIRST  PART,  0.  M. 
til.     The  Wisdom  of  God  in  his  War/A 
I  SONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 

To  my  Almighty  God  ;  • 


182    .  PSALMS. 

He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongu^ 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  IIow  great  the  works  his  hand  has  w  oasjM' 
How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 
5  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame  ! 
How  wise  ih'  eternal  mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme, 
That  his  first  Ihoughts'designed. 

4  When  he  redeemed  his  chosen  sons, 

He  fixed  his  covenant  sure  ; 
The  orders,  that  his  lips  pronounce, 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim  : 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name? 

6  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace, 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he  's  the  wisest  of  pur  race 
Who  best  obeys  thy  will. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 
ill..  Perfections  of  God. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord  ;— his  works  of  might 

Demand  our  noblest  songs; 

Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 

Their  harmony  of  tongUes. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  gives  his  children  food  ; 

And,  ever  mindful  of  his  word, 

He  makes  his  promise  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  camo 

To  seal  his  covenant  sure  ;  * 

Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name  ; 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  Great  is  the  Lord  ;— his  works  of  might 

Demand  our  noblest  songs  ; 
Oh  !  let  th'  assembled  saints  unite 
»  Their  harmony  of  tongues. 


PSALMS.  im 

no  ^■^^- 

L  1/^.  Blessnigs  of  the  Churitchlc. 

X  THRICE  happy  man  who  fears  the  Lord, 
Loves  his  commands,  and  trusts  his  word  ; 
Honor  and  peace  his  days  attend, 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 

2  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind. 
To  works  of  mercy  still  inclined  ; 
He  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid, 
Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid. 

3  His  soul,  well-fixed  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  wo?  4  , 
Amid  the  darkness,  light  shall  rise. 

To  cheer  his  heart,  and  bless  his  eyes. 

4  He  hath  dispersed  his  alms  abroad  ; 
His  works  are  still  before  his  God  ; 
His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain, 
Nor  shall  his  hope  of  heaven  be  vain. 

CM. 
il'W.  Liberality  reicarded. 

I  HAPPY  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands ; 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  rewRr<j, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 
Z  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breasc, 
To  all  the  sons  of  need  ; 
So  CroA  shall  answer  his  request, 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  In  times  of  danger  and  distress. 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousnesa. 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

4  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord  ; 
Honor  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 
»5hall  be  his  sure  reward. 

L.  P.  M. 
11^.        Blessings  of  the  liberal  Man. 
1  THAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe 
Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law ; 
His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renowned  ,• 


181  PSALMS. 

Ilis  house  the  seat  Of  wealth  shall  be, 
An  unexhausted  treasury, 
And  with  successive  honors  crowned, 

2  His  liberal  favors  he  extends; 

To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends  ; 

A  s  onerous  pity  fills  his  mind  : 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs. 

And  thus  he  's  just  to  all  mankind. 

3  Ilis  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestowed. 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sowed  : 

The  sweet  remembrance  of  tlie  just 
Like  a  green  root  revives,  and  bears 
A  train  of  blessmgs  for  his  heirs, 

When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 

4  Beset  with  threatening  dangers  rounu. 
Unmoved  shall  he  maintain  his  ground  , 

His  conscience  holds  his  courage  up : 
The  soul,  that 's  filled  with  virtue's  light, 
Shines' brightest  in  affliction's  night, 

And  sees  in  darkness  beams  of  hope. 


113 


FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

God,  sovereign  and  gracious. 

1  YE  servants  of  th'  almighty  King  ! 
In  every  age  his  praises  sing ; 
Where'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set, 
The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeat. 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 
Stands  his  high  throne  of  majesty ; 
Nor  time  nor  place  his  power  restrajD; 
Nor  bound  his  universal  reign. 

3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare, 
Or  angels,  with  theii  God  compare  J 
His  glories — how  divinely  bright. 
Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light ! 

4  Behold  his  love  !  he  stoops  to  view 
What  saints  above  and  angels  do  ; 
And  condescends,  yet  more,  to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 


PSALMS.  185 

5  From  dusl,  and  cottages  obscure. 
His  grace  exa'ts  the  liiimble  poor  j 
Gives  ihem  the.  honor  of  his  sons, 
And  fits  them  for  their  heavenly  thronee. 

SECOND  TART,  L.  M. 
I  1»>.      Praise  for  God's  Condescension. 

1  SEIlVANTHofGod!  in  joyful  lays, 
Sing  ye  the  Lord  Jehovah's  praise ; 
His  glorious  name  let  all  adore, 
From  age  to  age,  for  ever  more. 

2  Blest  be  that  name,  supremely  blest, 
From  the  sun's  rising  to  its  rest : 
Above  the  heavens  his  power  is  known 
Through  all  the  earth  his  goodness  shown 

3  Who  is  like  God?— so  great,  so  high, 
He  bows  himself  to  view  the  sky  ; 
And  yet,  with  condescending  grace, 
Looks  down  upon  the  human  race. 

4  He  hears  the  uncomplaining  moan, 
Of  those  who  sit  and  weep  alone  ; 
He  lifts  the  mourner  from  the  dust. 
And  saves  the  poor  in  him  who  tru.-it. 

5  Servants  of  God  !  in  joyful  lays, 
Sing  ye  the  Lord  Jehovah's  praise  ; 
His  saving  name  let  all  adore, 


1 1 O*  Tlie  Condescension  of  God. 

1  HALLELUJAH  !  raise,  Oh  !  raise 
To  our  God  the  song  of  praise : 
All  his  servants  !  join  to  sing 
God,  our  Saviour,  and  our  King. 

2  Blessed  be  for  ever  more 

That  dread  name  which  we  adore  ! 
Round  the  world  his  praise  be  sung 
Through  all  lands,  in  every  tongue. 
O'er  all  nations  God  alone, — 
Higher  than  the  heavens  his  throne  ■ 
Who  is  like  our  God  most  high, 
Infinite  in  mijesty  i 


i86  rsALMS. 

4  Yet  to  view  the  heavens  h«  bends ,~ 

Yea.  to  earth  he  condescends  ; 

Passing  by  the  rich  and  great. 

For  the  low  and  desolate. 
6  He  the  broken  spirit  cheers, 

Turn  lo  joy  the  mourner's  teara  ; 

Such  the  wonders  of  his  ways  ! 

Praise  his  name, — for  ever  praise 

L.  P.  M. 

L  lO*    Majesty  and  Condescension  of  God. 

1  YE  who  delight  to  serve  the  Lord!  " 
The  honors  of  his  name  record, 

His  sacred  name  for  ever  bless : 
Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 

Let  lands  and  seas  his  power  confess. 

2  Not  time,  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds, 
Can  give  his  vast  dominion  bounds  ; 

The  heavens  are  far  below  his  height ; 
Let  no  created  greatness  dare 
With  our  eternal  God  compare, 

Armed  with  his  uncreated  might. 

3  He  bows  his  glorious  head  to  view 
What  the  bright  hosts  of  angels  do, 

And  bends  his  care  to  mortal  things 
His  sovereing  hand  exalts  the  poor  ; 
He  takes  the  needy  from  the  door, 

And  fits  them  for  the  thrones  of  kings. 

L.  M. 

114.  Mi7-acles  attending  Israel's  Joicrney. 

1  WHEN  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand- 
Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 

The  tribes,  with  cheerful  homage,  own 
Their  King, — and  Judah  was  his  throne. 

2  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay  ; 
The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way  : 
Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled, 
With  backward  current,  to  his  head. 

8  What  power  could  make  the  deep  divide- 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  1 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  ? 
And  whence  the  fright  that  Sinai  feeh) ' 


PSALMt?.  187 

1  l.et  every  mountain,  every  flood, 
Retire,  and  know  th'  approaching  God' 
The  King  of  Israel — see  him  here  ! 
Tremble,  thou  earth  !  adore,  and  fear. 

L.  M. 
i  xD,     The  true  God;  our  hope  and  truat. 
I  NOT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust, 
Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due  ; 
Eternal  God  !  thou  only  just. 
Thou  only  gracious,  wise  and  true ! 
-  The  god  we  serve  maintains  his  throne, 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies  : 
Through  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done ; 
He  knows  our  groans,  he  hears  our  crien 

3  O  Israel  l  make  the  Lord  thy  hope, 

Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  rest  ; 
The  Lord  shall  build'thy  ruins  up. 
And  bless  the  people  and  the  priest. 

4  The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  praise, 

They  dwell  in  silence  in  the  grave ; 
But  we  shalUive  to  sing  thy  grace, 
And  tell  the  world  thy  power  to  save. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
1 1 D.  Gratcfid  Recollections. 

I  1  LOVE  the  Lord  ;— his  gracious  ear 
Was  opened  to  my  mournful  prayer 
lie  heard  my  supplicating  voice. 
And  bade  my  fainting  heart  rejoice, 
'•i  Return,  my  soul!  and  sweetly  rest 
On  thy  almighty  Father's  breast ; 
The  riches  of  his  grace  adore, 
And  tell  his  wondrous  mercies  e'er. 

3  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord  7 
Or  how  his  matchless  grace  record  1 
To  him  my  grateful  voice  I  Ti  raise. 
And  pour  libations  to  his  praise. 

4  His  crowded  courts  shall  see  me  pay 
The  vows  of  my  distressfdl  day  ; 

In  life  and  death,  the  saints  shall  find 
Their  guardian  God  for  ever  kind. 


IH8  PSALMS. 

-  ^    .  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

1  lO.  The  Saint's  Rest. 

1  RETUJJ  :V,  my  soul !   unto  thy  rest, 

From  vain  pursuits  and  maddening  caree 
From  hourl)-  woes  that  wring  thy  breast, 
The  world's  allurements — Satan's  snares 

2  Return  unto  thy  rest,  my  soul ! 

From  all  the  wanderings  of  thy  thought; 
From  sickness  unto  death,  made  whole — 
Saie  through  a  thousand  perils  brought. 

3  Then  to  thy  rest,  my  soul !  return. 

From  passions  every  hour  at  strife  ; 
Sin's  works,  and  ways,  and  wages  spurn 
Lay  hold  upon  eternal  life. 

4  God  is  thy  rest ; — with  heart  inclined 

To  keep  his  word,  that  word  believe 
Christ  is  thy  rest; — with  lowly  mind,- 
His  light  and  easy  yoke  receive. 

^  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

lit).  Thanks  for  restoring  Mercy. 

1  I  LOVE  the  Lord  ; — he  heard  my  cries, 

And  pitied  every  groan  ; 
Long  as  I  live,  Avhen  troubles  rise, 
I  '11  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord  ; — he  bowed  his  ear, 

And  chased  my  griefs  away  ; 

Oil !  let  my  heart  no  more  despair 

While  I  have  breath  t:>  pray. 

3  My  flesh  declined,  my  spirits  fell, 

And  I  drew  near  the  dead ; 
While  inward  pangs  and  fears  of  hell 
Perplexed  my  wakeful  head. 

4  "My  God,"  I  cried,  "  thy  servant  save, 

Thou  ever  good  and  just ! 
Thy  power  can  rescue'fromthe  grave— 
Thy  power  is  all  my  trust." 

5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distrossetl, 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  ; 
Return,  my  soul !  to  God  thy  rest. 
For  tl"ou  hast  known  his  love. 


FSALMS.  183 

f)  My  God  hath  suved  my  soul  from  death, 
And  dried  my  falling  tears  ; 
Now  to  his  praise  I  '11  spend  my  hreatli, 
And  my  remaining  years. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  »I. 
lllJ.  Votes  made  in  Trouble,  paid  in  tlie  C^-urch. 

1  WHAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God, 

For  all  his  kindness  shown? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode. 
My  songs  address  thy  throne.  • 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thy  house, 

My  offerings  shall  L^ft  paid  ; 

There  shall  my  zeal  iierform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 
'i  How  much  is  mercy  tliy  ueiight, 
Thou  ever-bi?ssei  God  ! 

How  dear  thy  serxi-nts  in  thy  sight- 
How  precious  in  iheir  blood  ! 

4  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are — 

How  gr€at  thy  grace  to  me  ! 
My  life,"which  --f-ou  hast  made  thy  care. 
Lord  !  I  devo'^  to  thee. 

5  Now  I  am  thi'^ e— for  ever  thine ; 

Nor  shall  ay  purpose  move ; 
Thy  hanfl  hath  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain 
And  bound  me  with  thV  love. 

6  Here,  in  thy  courts,  I  leave  my  vow, 

And  thy  rich  grace  record  : 
Witness,  ye  saints  !  who  hear  me  nov?, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

I  lO.  Help  from  God  in  Time  of  Tremble. 

1  O  THOU  God  Avho  heareat  prayer, 
Every  hour  and  every  where  ! 
Listen  to  my  feeble  breath. 

Now  I  touch  the  gates  of  death  ; 
For  his  sake  who.se  blood  I  plead, 
Hear  me  in  the  hour  of  need. 

2  Hear  and  save  me,  gracious  Lord ! 
For  my  trust  is  in  tuy  word  ; 


190  PSALMS. 

Wash  me  Irom  the  stain  of  sin, 
That  thy  peace  may  rule  withiR  i 
May  I  know  myself  thy  child, 
Ransomed,  pardoned,  reconciled 

3  Thou  art  merciful  to  save — 

Thou  hast  snatched  me  from  the  gi-ave 
1  would  kiss  the  chastening  rod, 
O  my  Father  and  my  God  ! 
Only  hide  not  now  thy  face, 
God  of  all-sufficient  grace! 

4  Leave  me  not,  my  strength,  my  trust, 
Oh !  remember  I  am  dust : 

Leave  me  not  again  to  stray  ; 
Leave  me  not  the  tempter's  prey  : 
Fix  my  heart  on  things  above  ; 
Make  me  happy  in  thy  love. 

L.  M. 
1  1  «  ,     Exhortation  to  Universal  PTca.se. 

1  FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skiea, 
Let  the  Crcator'.s  prais6  arise  ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ! 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word; 

Thy  praise  sliall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

CM. 

I  1  <  .       Praise  to  Godjrom  all  Naiionn. 

1  O  ALL  ye  nations  !  praise  the  Lord, 

Each  with  a  different  tongue  ; 
In  every  language  learn  his  word, 
And  let  his  name  be  .sung. 

2  liis  mercy  reigns  throuEjh  every  land,— 

Procaim  his  grace  abroad  ; 
For  ever  firm  hTs  truth  shall  stana,— 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God. 

S.  M. 

I I  «  .  Praise  to  God  for  his  Truth  and  Grcxt. 
1  THY  name,  almighty  Lord  ! 

Shall  sound'  through  distant  lands ; 


FSALMS.  191 

Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word  ; 
Thy  truth  for  ever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honor  spread, 
And  long  thy  praise  endure. 
Till  morning-light,  and  evening-shade 
Shall  be  exchanged  no  more. 

H.  M. 
i  J.  / .  Universal  Praise. 

1  JEHOVAH'S  praise  sublime 

Through  the  wide  earth  be  sung , 
Ye  realms  of  every  clime ! 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  ! 
His  infinite  compassion  bless — 
His  ever-during  faithfulness. 

7s. 
11^.  Praise  from  all  Lands. 

•  ALL  ye  nations  !  praise  the  Lord  ; 
All  ye  lands  !  your  voices  raise; 
Heaven  and  earth  '  with  loud  accordi 
Praise  the  Lord — lor  ever  praise. 

2  For  his  truth  and  mercy  stand, 

Past,  and^present,  and  to  be. 
Like  the  years  of  his  right  hand, 
Like  his  own  eternity. 

3  Praise  him,  ye  who  know  his  love ! 

Praise  him,  from  the  depths  beneath  ; 
Praise  him  in  the  heights  above  ; 
Praise  your  Maker, — all  that  breiithe  ? 

1  lO.   tI  neio  Song  of  Salvation  by  ChritiL 
I  LO  !  what  a  glorious  corner-stone 
The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse  ! 
But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
lu  spite  of  envy,  and  the  Jews. 
'2  Great  God  !  the  work  is  all  divine, — 
The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eyes  ! 
This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thine — 
The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 
3  dinners  !  rejoice,  and,  saints !  be  glart ; 
Hosanna !  let  his  name  be  blest : 


«92  I'SALMS. 

A  thousand  honors,  on  his  head, 
With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory  rest ' 
4  In  <Jod's  own  name,  he  comes  to  bring 
Siilvatlnn  to  our  dying  race ; 

Let  the  whole  church  address  their  King, 
With  heaiia  of  joy,  and  songs  of  praisti. 

FIRST  PAR  r,  C.  M. 
1  lo.  Deliverance frym  a  Tumult. 

1  I'lTE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now. 

Nor  is  my  faith  afraid 
What  ah  the  sons  of  earth  can  do, 
Since  heaven  aflbrds  its  aid. 

2  'T  is  safer,  Lord  !  to  hope  in  thee, 

And  have  my  God  my  friend, 
Than  trust  in  men  of  li'igh  degree, 
^  And  on  their  truth  deix'ud. 

3  'T  is  through  the  Lord  my  heart  is  strong, 

In  him  my  lips  rejoice  ; 
While  his  salvation  is  my  song, 
Hov/  cheerful  is  my  voice  ' 

4  Joy  to  the  saints,  and  peace  belongs ; 

ihe  Lord  jsrotecta  their  days  ; 
Let  Israel  tune  immortal  sojics 
To  his  almighty  grace. 

„  SECOND  PART,  C.  JVT- 

1 1 0.       Public  Praise  for  Deliverance. 

1  LORD  !  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry, 

And  rescued  from  the  grave  ; — 
Now  shall  he  live — for  none  can  die, 
Whom  God  resolves  to  savp 

2  Thy  praise,  more  constant  than  before, 

Shall  fill  his  daily  breath  ; 
Thy  hand,  that  hath  chastised  him  sor<j. 
Defends  him  still  from  deatli 
'A  Open  the  gates  of  Zion  now. 
For  we  will  worship  there  ; 
The  house  where  all  the  righteous  go 
Thy  mercy  to  declare. 
1  Among  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 
Our  thankful  voice  we  raise: 


PSALMS.  19:^ 

Here  we  have  told  thee  our  complaintH, 
And  here  we  speak  thy  praise. 

THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 
1 1  O.  Christ,  the  Foundation  of  his  Ohurcn. 
\  BEHOLD  the  sure  foundation-stone 
Which  God,  in  Zion,  \ny^ 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear  ; 

And  saints  adore  his  name  : 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood  "i 

Yet  must  the  building  rise : 
'T  is  thine  own  work,  almighty  God  . 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

O  FOURTH  PART,  C.  M. 

I  lo,  Tlie  Lord's  Day. 

I  THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made , 
He  calls  the  hours  his  own  : 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glixl, 
And  praise  surround  his  thrane; 

'i  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 
And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  tniuniph  spread. 
And  all  the  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son : 
Help  us,  O  Lord  !  descend,  and  bring^ 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men, 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna,  in  the  highest  strains. 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise; 
13 


1^  PSALMS. 

The  highest  heavens,  in  which  lie  rei^u?. 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

ns  *^-^^- 

no.  Salvation  by  Christ 

1  SEE,  what  a  living  stone 

The  builders  did  refuse  ! 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  f  hereon. 
In  spile  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 

Reject  thine  only  Son  ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zion  rest. 
As  the  chief  corner-stone. 

3  The  work,  O  Lord  !  is  thine, 

And  wondrous  in  our  eye.s  ; 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine  ; 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

4  Thi.s  is  the  glorious  day, 

That  our  Redeemer  made 
Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray 

Let  all  the  church  be  glad 
h  Hosanna  to  the  King 

Of  David's  royal  blood  ; 
Bless  him,  ye  saints  ! — he  comes  to  brlnf^ 

Salvation  from  your  God. 
6  We  bless  thy  holy  word, 

Which  allthis  grace  displays  , 
And  offer  on  thine  altar.  Lord  ! 

Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 
1 1  «i.  Afflictioiis  sanctified. 

1  FATHER  !  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand.— 

How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod. 
That  forced  my  conscience  to  a  stan.! 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God. 

2  'T  is  good  for  me  to  bear  the  yoke, 

For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell ;  i 

'T  is  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 
"3  The  law,  that  issues  from  thy  mouth, 
sihaU  raise  my  cheerful  passions  more 


Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  south, 
Or  richest  hills  of  golden  ore. 

4  Tliy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 

Thy  Spirit  formed  my  soul  within ; 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name, 
And  guard  me  safe  from  death  and  din. 

5  Then  ah,  who  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 

In  my  salvation  shall  rejoice  ; 
For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  word, 
And  made  thy  grace  my  on  y  choice. 

SECOND   PART,  L.  M. 
liy.     Afflictions  sanctified  by  the  Word. 

1  OH  !  how  I  love  thy  holy  word, 
Thy  gracious  covenant,  O  Lord  I 
It  guides  me  in  the  peaceful  way  ; 
I  think  upon  it  all  the  day. 

2  What  are  the  mines  of  shining  wealth, 
The  strength  of  viuth,  the  bloom  of  health  ? 
Whai  are  all  joys,  compared  with  those 
Thine  everlasting  word  bestows'? 

3  Long  unafflicted,  undismayed, 

111  pleasure's  path  secure  1  strayed  : 
Thou  madest  me  feel  thy  chastening  rod, 
And  straight  I  turned  unto  my  God. 

4  What  though  it  pierced  my  fainting  heart  1 
I  bless  the  hand  that  caused  the  smart ; 

It  taught  my  tears  awhile  to  llow, 
But  saved  me  from  eternal  wo. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 
M  «7.  .    Blessedness  of  Saints. 

\  BLEST  are  the  undefiled  in  heart. 
Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean; 
Who  never  from  thy  Taw  dejiart, 
But  fly  from  every  sin. 

'i  Blest  are  the  men  who  keep  thy  word, 

And  practice  thy  commands  ; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lord, 

And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 
3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law. 

How  firm  their  souls  abide  I 


f9a  PSALMS. 

Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 
And  keep  my  face  from  shame. 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honor  all  thy  name. 

„  SECOND  PART,  C.  M, 

1  1 .7.         Constant  Converse  with  God. 

1  TO  thee,  before  the  dawning  hghi, 

My  gracious  God  !  1  pray  ; 

1  meditate  thy  name  by  night, 

And  keep  thy  law  by  day. 

2  My  spirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace  ; 

Thy  promise  bears  me  up  : 
And,  while  salvation  long  delays^ 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 

3  Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands, 

And  pay  my  thanks  to  thee ; 
Thy  righteous  providence  demanda 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 

4  When  midnight-darkness  veils  the  .'^kie.s, 

I  call  thy  works  to  mind  ; 
My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise, 
And  sweet  acceptance  find. 

„  THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

1  ly*  Sincerity  and  Obedience 

1  THOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God 
Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  wonl 
And  suffers  no  delay. 
1  I  ciioose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 
And  glory  in  my  choice  ; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 
3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 
I  set  before  mine  eyes  ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength. 
And  there  my  comibrt  li  es. 
1  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path. 
1  think  upon  my  ways : 


Then  turn  my  fee  to  thy  commands, 
And  trust  thy  pard'niug  grace. 
6  Now  I  am  thine, — for  ever  thine  ; — 
Oh  !  save  thy  servant,  Lord  ! 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-plar«. 
My  hope  is  in  thy  vv-ord. 

FOURTH  PART,  C.  M. 
I  I «.?.      Instruction  from  the  Scriptures. 
1  Plow  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  1     ' 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rule  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 
5  When  once  it  enters  to  tne  mind, 
It  spreads  such  light  abroad  ; 
The  meanest  souls  mstruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis  like  tne  sun,  a  heavenly  light. 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  Ti\y  precepts  make  me  truly  wise; 

I'hate  the  sinner's  road  ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thouehts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God  ! 

5  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

riov/  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

.  ^  „  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

I  li7.  Delight  in  the  Laic. 

1  OH !  how  I  love  thy  holy  law  ! 

'Tis  daily  my  delight;' 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 

To  meditate  thy  word  : 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord  ! 

3  How  doth  thy  v/ord  my  heart  engage  J 

How  well  employ  my  tongue ! 


198  rsALMS, 

And,  111  my  tiresome  pilgrimage, 
Yields  me  a  heavenly  song 

4  Am  I  a  stranger,  or  at  home  { 

'Tis  my  perpetual  least ; 
Not  honey,  dropping  from  the  oomb 
So  much  delights  my  taste. 

5  No  treasure  so  enrich  tlie  mind  ; 

Nor  shall  thy  word  be  sold 

For  loads  of  silver  Avell-refined, 

Nor  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 

6  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, — 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

^  SIXTH  PART,  C.  M. 

1 1  iJ.  Conflict  with  Sin,  and  Comfortfrom  the  Word 

1  LORD  !  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right, 

And  all  thy  statues  just : 
Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fight 
With  every  flattering  lust. 

2  Thy  precepts  often  I  survey  • 

I  keep  thy  law  in  sight, 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day 
To  form  my  actions  right. 

3  My  heart  in  midnight-silence  cries, — 

•'  How  sv/eet  thy^comlbrts  be !" 
My  thoughts  in  holy  wonder  rise, 
And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee 

4  And  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill 

At  some  good  word  of  thine, 
Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  spoil, 
Have  joys  compared  with  mine. 

„  SEVENTH  PART,  C.  M. 

I  1  si.         Excellency  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  LET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 

To  form  one  perfect  book  ; 
Great  God  !  if  once  compared  with  thlno. 
How  mean  their  writings  look ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  fo  given, 


PSALMS.  199 

Not  lead  a  step  beyond  the  ^rave ; 
But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 
S  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 
Perfection  here  below; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  further  go  ! 
4  Yet  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 
Ky  works  their  hands  have  wrought; 
Biit'thy  commands,  exceeding  broad, 
Extend  to  every  thought. 
G  Our  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace, 
Fall  fiir  below  thy  word  ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteou.'^ness 

Dwell  only  r/ilh  the  Lord. 
„  EIGHTH  PART,  C.  M. 

11".  Comfort  from  the  Bible. 

1  LORD!  1  have  made  thy  word  my  chojc*, 

My  lasting  heritage  ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice. 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  hist'ries  of  thy  love. 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight. 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever-fresh  delight. 

3  'T  is  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown. 

Where  springs  of  life  arise  ; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown. 
And  hidden  glory  lies  : — 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have  ; 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest : — 
Our  fairest  hope,  beyond  the  grave, 

And  our  eternal  rest. 
„  NINTH  PART,  C.  M. 

I  ly.  Teaching  of  the  Snirit  with  the  Word. 
i  THY  mercies  fili  tiie  earth,  O  Lord  ! 
How  good  thy  works  appear  ! 
Open  mine  eyes  to  read  thy  word, 
And  see  thy  wonders  there. 
2  Since  I'm  a  stranger  here  below, 
Let  not  thy  path  be  hid  ; 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  ^o. 
And  be  my  constant  guide. 


SOO  i'iSALMS 

3  Whe<i  i  confessed  my  wandering  WHys, 

Thou  hefirdest  my  scnil  complain  ; 
Grant  me  the  teachings  of  thy  grace, 
Or  I  shall  stray  again. 

4  When  I  have  learned  my  Father's  wil), 

I'll  teach  the  world  his  ways  : 
M>  thankful  lips,  inspired  with  zeal.. 
Shall  loud  pronounce  his  praise. 

TENTH  PART,  C.  M. 
I  ly.  Pleading  irAth  God. 

1  BEHOLD  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord  ! 

Devoted  to  thy  fear  ; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word,  « 

For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 

2  Hast  thou  not  sent  salvation  down, 

And  promised  quickening  grace? 
Does  not  my  heart  address'thy  throne  1— 
And  yet  thy  love  delays. 

3  Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvation  fail ; 

Oh  !  bear  thy  serva<nt  up  ; 
Nor  let  the  scoffing  lips  prevail, 
That  dare  reproach  my  hope. 

4  Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lord  1 

Then  let  thy  truth  appear  : 
Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reAvard, 
And  trust,  as  well  as  fiear. 

ELEVENTH  PART,  C.  M. 
1111.  Breathing  after  Holiness. 

1  OH  !  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 

To  keep  his  statutes  still ; 
Oh  !  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will. 

2  Oh  !  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
JNor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit 
Or  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  ofl'  my  eyes  ; 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires,  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine 


PSALMS.  -U.i 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 
And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord  ! 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 
b  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 
ftiy  feet  too  often  slip  ; 
Yet  since  I  've  not  forgot  thy  way 
itestore  thy  wandering  sheep. 
6  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands — 
'T  is  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands. 

Offend  against  ray  God. 
ft  TWELFTH  PART,  C.  M. 

I.  IV/.  Confession  and  Prayer. 

1  MY  God!  consider  my  distress, 

Let  mercy  plead  my  cause  ; 
Though  I  have  sinned  against  thy  grRca, 
I  can't  forget  thy  laws. 

2  Forbid, — forbid  the  sharp  reproach, 

Which  I  so  justly  fear  ; 
Uphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes, 
Nor  let  my  shame  appear. 

3  Be  thou  a  surety.  Lord  !  for  me 

Nor  let  the  proud  oppress  ; 
But  make  thy  waiting  servant  see 
The  shinings  of  thy  face. 

4  Look  down  upon  my  sorrows,  Lord  ! 

And  show  thy  grace  the  same ; 
Thy  tender  mercies  still  afford 

To  those  that  love  tlu'  name. 
-  .-  ^         THIRTEENTH  PART,  C.  M. 
1 1  il.  Holy  Fear,  and  Tenderness  of  Conscience. 

1  WITH  my  whole  heart  I  've  sought  thy  facb  ; 

Oh  !  let  me  never  stray 
From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace  1 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way. 

2  Tliy  word  I've  hid  within  my  hesrt, 

To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin. 

3  I  m  a  companion  of  the  saiiit.*, 

Who  fear  and  love  the  Lor4  a 


202  PSALMS. 

RIy  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faims, 
Wlieu  men  transgress  thy  word. 

4  My  heart  with  sacred  reverence  hears 

The  threatenings  of  thy  word  ; 
My  flesh,  with  holy  trembling,  tears 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 

5  My  God  !  I  long,  I  hope,  I  wait 

For  thy  salvation  still ; 
While  thy  Avhole  law  is  my  delight. 
And  I  obey  thy  will. 

-^      „         FOURTEENTH  PART,  C.  ¥ 
i  1  .J.  Benefit  of  Affliction. 

1  CONSIDER  all  my  sorrows,  Lord  ! 

And  thy  deliverance  send  ; 
My  soul  for  thy  salvation  faints  ; 
When  will  my  troubles  end  1 

2  Yet  1  have  found  't  is  good  for  me 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod  ; 
Afflictions  make  me  learn  thy  law, 
And  live  upon  my  God. 

3  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight 

When  earthly  joys  v.'cre  fied, 
My  soul,  oppressed  with  sorrow's  weight, 
Had  sunk  among  the  dead. 

4  I  know  thy  judgments.  Lord  !  are  right, 

Though  they "inay  seem  severe; 
The  sharpest  sufierings  I  endure 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 

5  Before  I  knew  thy  fastening  rod, 

My  feet  were  apt  to  stray  ; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

FIFTEENTH  PART,  C.  M. 

lit/.  Pious  Resolutions. 

1  OH !  that  thy  statutes  every  hour 

Might  dwell  upon  my  mind  : 
Thence  I  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  daily  peace  1  find. 

2  To  meditate  thy  precepts,- Lord  ' 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ  ; 


PSALMS.  203 

My  sou!  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word  ;— 
Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 

3  How  would  I  run  in  thy  commands, 

If  thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin  and  Satan's  hateful  chains, 
And  set  my  feet  at  large  ! 

4  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 

Thy  statutes  and  "thy  name  ; 
r  11  speak  thy  word,  though  kings  should  hear, 
Nor  yield  to  sinful  shanie. 

SIXTEENTH  PART,  C.  M. 
1 1  «i.         Prayer  Jot  quickening  Grace. 

1  MY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust , 

Lord  !  give  me  life" divine  ; 
From  vain  desires  and  every  lust, 
Turil  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 

2  I  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

To  speed  me  in  tliy  way, 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

3  Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still, 

And  thou  a  faithful  God? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  heavenly  road  ? 

4  Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  love, 

And  long  to  see  thy  face  ? 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move. 
Without  enlivening  grace  ! 

5  Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  mere, 

And  ne'er  forget  thy  word  ; 
When  I  have  felt  its  quickening  power 
To  draw  me^near  the  Lord.  " 

,  SEVENTEENTH  PART,  C.  M, 

I  ly.  The  Bible,  our  Light. 

k.  now  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given  ! 
Bri?ht  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  .shine 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 
3  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 


204  PSALMS. 

Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts. 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 
3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  teuions  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  Avay. 

Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  heaven's  eternal  day. 

„  EIGHTEENTH  PART,  C.  M. 

I  I,},  The  Spirit  and  the  Word. 

1  THE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 

And  brings  the  truth  to  sight ; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page. 

Majestic,  like  the  sun ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age  ; — 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand,  that  gave  it,  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heal  ; 
Ilis  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, — 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display. 
As  miAes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pTirsue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love. 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view, 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

no  ^•^^• 

liy.    The  Bible,  ths  Guide  of  the  Your^ 

1  WITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 

My  God  !  to  thee  I  pray  : 
Oh  !  bring  me  now,  while  I  am  youn^' 
To  thee,  the  living  way. 

2  Make  an  unguarded  youth 

The  object  of  tliy  care  , 
Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  flee  from  every  snare. 

3  My  heart,  to  folly  prone, 

Renew  by  power  divine; 


PriALMS.  '2(»5 

Unite  it  to  Ihj-self  alone, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine. 
i  Oh  !  let  thy  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ ; 
lie  this,  through  all  my  following  days, 

My  treasure  and  my  joy. 
5  To  what  thy  laws  impart, 

Be  my  whole  soul  inclined  ; 
Come,  Saviour  !  dwell  within  my  heart, 

And  sanctify  my  mind. 

l.yCi),  Complaint  of  Strife,  and  Desire  for  Peaca 

1  THOU  God  of  love,  thou  ever-blest ! 

Pity  my  suffering  state  ; 
When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest. 
From  lips  that  love  deceit? 

2  Oh !  might  I  fly  to  change  my  place 

How  would  1  choose  to  dwell 

In  some  wide  lonesome  Avilderness, 

And  leave  these  gates  of  hell ! 

3  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek  ;  / 

How  lovely  are  its  charms  ! 
I  am  for  peace, — but  when  I  speak 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 

4  Should  burning  arrows  smite  them  through., 

Strict  justice  would  approve  ; 

But  I  would  rather  spare  my  foe, 

And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 

L.  M. 
L/^l*  God's  guardmn  Care. 

1  HE  lives — the  everlasting  God, 

Who  built  the  world,  who  spread  the  flood 
The  heavens,  with  all  their  host,  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

2  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way , 
His  morning-smiles  adorn  the  day  ; 

He  spreads  the  evening-veil,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours,  while  Israel  sleeps. 
J  Israel,  a  name  divinely  blest, 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest  i 


206  PSALMS. 

Thy  holy  guardian's  wakeful  eyes  • 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 

4  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day. 
Nor  the  pale  moon,  with  sickly  ray, 
Shall  blast  thy  couch  ; — no  baleful  star 
Dart  his  malignant  fire  so  far. 

5  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return, 
S.-ife  in  the  Lord  ; — his  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare. 

C  On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power  ; 
And,  in  thy  last  departing  hour, 
Angels,  who  trace  the  airy  road. 
Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 

^  FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

i  .^  1 .  Confidence  m  God. 

1  TO  heaveiTl  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 

There  all  my  hopes  are  laid  : 
Tlie  Lord,  who  built  the  earth  and  sklee 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 

2  Their  steadfast  feet  shall  never  fall. 

Whom  he  designs  to  keep  ; 
His  ear  attends  the  softest  call ; 

His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 
'i  Israel !  rejoice,  and  rest  secure  ; 

Thy  keeper  is  the  Lord  ; 
Ilis  wakeful  eyes  em])loy  his  power 

For  thine  eternal  guard. 

4  No  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon, 

Shall  have  his  leave  to  smite  ; 
He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon, 
From  blasting  damps  at  night. 

5  He  guards  thy  soul,  he  keeps  thy  breath- 

Where  thickest  dangers  come; 

Go  and  return,  secure  from  death, 

Till  God  commands  thee  home. 

SECOND  PART,  C.  M, 
\Zl.  Help  in  God. 

\  ENCOMPASSED  with  ten  thousand  ilit>, 
Pressed  liy  jiursiiing  foe.^, 


PSAL.MS.  y«)7 

lift  mine  ej^es  unto  the  hills, 
From  whence  salvation  flows.    " 

2  My  help  is  from  the  Lord,  who  mado 

And  governs  earth  and  sky  ; 
1  look  to  his  almiirhty  aid, 
And  ever-watching  eye. 

3  lie,  who  thy  soul  in  safety  keeps, 

Shall  drive  destruction  hence; 
The  Lord,  thy  keeper,  never  sleeps, 
The  Lord  is  thy  defence. 

4  The  sun,  with  his  afflictive  light, 

Shall  harm  thee  not  by  day; 
Nor  thee  the  moon  molest  by  nighl, 
Along  thy  tranquil  way.  * 

5  Thee  sha'l  the  Lord  preserve  from  sin, 

And  comfort  in  distress  ^ 
Thy  going-out  and  coming-in 
The  Lord,  thy  God,  shall  bless. 

11.  M 

God,  our  Protectcr. 

1  TO  God  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

From  him  is  all  my  aid ; 
The  God  who  built  the  skies. 

And  earth  and  natnre  made  .  \ 

God  is  the  tower 

To  which  I  fly  , 

His  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide 

And  fall  in  fatal  snares  ; 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guidt-, 

Defends  me  from  my  feara 
Those  wakeful  eyes, 

That  never  sleep. 

Shall  Israel  keep. 
When  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 

Nor  blasts  of  evening-air, 

Shall  take  my  health  away 

li  God  be  with  me  there- 


121. 


e08  PSAI.MS. 

Thou  art  my  sun, 

Aud  thou  my  shade, 

To  guard  my  head, 
Ry  night  or  noon. 

4  Ifast  thou  not  given  thy  word, 

To  save  my  soul  from  death  i 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 

To  keep  my  mortal  breath : 
I  '11  go  and  come, 

Nor  fear  to  die. 

Till  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home, 

I- .  V  i  .  Isi-ael's  Keeper, 

1  INTEIIVAL  of  grateful  shade ! 
Welcome  to  my  wearied  head  : 
Welcome,  slumhet- !  to  mine  eyes, 
Tired  with  glaring  vanities. 

2  That  kind  eye,  which  cannot  sleep, 
These  defenceless  hours  shall  keep 
Hy  my  heavenly  Father  blest, 
Thus  I  give  my  powers  to  rest. 

3  What  if  death  my  sleep  invade, 
Should  I  be  of  death  afraid? 
While  encircled  by  thine  arm, 
Death  may  strike,  but  cannot  harai. 

4  With  thy  heavenly  presence  blest, 
Death  is  life,  and  labor  rest : 
Welcome,  sleep  or  death,  to  me,— 
Still  secure,  if  still  with  thee. 

FIRST  PAUT,  C.  31. 
I  -Z^,  Going  to  Church. 

1  now  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly*  say, — 
•'  In  Zion  let  ns  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day." 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road  ; 

The  church,  adorne-.i  with  grac*^ 
Stands  like  a  palace  biii't  for  God. 
To  Hhow  his  milder  face. 


PSALMS.  309 

4  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unkncwn, 
The  holy  tribes  repair ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there.  • 

4  lie  hears  our  praises  and  complaints  ; 

And,  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place. 

And  j^y  a  constant  guest ! 
With  ho.y  gifts  and  heavenly  grace, 
Be  her  attendants  ble^st ! 

5  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still. 
While  life  or  breath  remains; 
Here  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell, 
Here  God,  my  Sayiour,  reigns. 

00  SECO^'D  PART,  C,  iM. 
}l.^>Z>,       Public  Worship  on  the  Sabbath. 

1  WITH  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day, 

Which  God  has  called  his  own ; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obev 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 

2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord  !  how  fair  ! 

Where  willing  vot'ries  throng, 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
And  pour  the  choral  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace  !  Oh  !  deign  to  dwell 

Within  thy  church  below  ; 

Make  her  in  holiness  excel  — 

With  pure  devotion  glow. 

1  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found  ; 
Let  all  her  sons  unite 
To  spread,  with  grateful  zeal,  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

5  Great  God  !  we  hail  tne  sacred  day, 
Which  thou  hast  called  thine  owa.* 
With  joy  the  summons  we  tbey 
To  worship  a  thy  throne. 
14 


210  PSALMS. 


122. 


C.  p.  »L 
Tlie  Sabbath  and  the  Sanctuary. 

1  THE  festal  morn,  my  God  !  is  come, 
That  calls  me  to  thy  sacred  dome, 

Thy  presence  to  adore  : 
My  feet  the  summons  shall  attend, 
With  willing  step^thy  courts  ascend. 

And  tread  the  hallowed  floor. 

2  With  holy  joy  I  hail  the  day, 

That  warns  my  thirsting  soul  away  ; 

What  transports  fill  my  breast ! 
For,  lo  !  my  great  Redeemer's  power 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  door, 

And  leads  me  to  his  rest. 

3  E'en  now  to  my  expecting  eyes, 

The  heaven-built  towers  of  Salem  rise; 

E'en  now,  with  glad  survey, 
I  view  her  mansions  that  contain 
Th'  angelic  forms, — an  awful  train, 

And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 

4  Hither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo!  the  redeemed  of  God  ascend, 

Their  tribute  hither  bring ; 
Here,  crowned  with  everlasting  joy, 
In  hymns  of  praise  their  tongues  employ 

And  hail  th'  immortal  King. 

V4ii^t  Going  to  Church. 

1  HOW  pleased  and  blest  was  I, 
To  hear  the  people  cry, — 

"  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day !" 
Yei,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 
We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 

And  there  our  vews  and  honors  pay 

2  Zion  !  thrice  happy  place. 
Adorned  with  wondrous  grace, 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  ro«0d 
In  Ihee  our  tribes  appear 
To  pray,  andpraise,  and  hear 

Tie  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 


PSALMS.  3ll 

3  Here  David's  greater  Son 
Has  fixed  his  royal  throne  : 

lie  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  here  : 
He  bids  the  saint  be  glad, 
He  makes  the  sinner  sad, 

And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
Anil  joy  within  thee  wait. 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest  : 
The  man  who  seeks  thj'  peace, 
And  wishes  thine  increase — 

A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest ' 

5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows  : — 
"Peace  to  this  sacred  house  !" 

For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dw«IJ : 
And,  since  my  glorious  God 
Makes  thee  h-.s "blest  abode, 

My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

L  '^ «3  •  Pleading  with  SubmissioTi. 

1  O  THOU  !  whose  grace  and  justice  rei^a- 

Enthroned  above  the  skies. 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pala; 
To  thee  we  liit  our  eyes. 

2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand, 

And  fear  the  an^ry  stroke  ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand, 
And  wait  a  peaceful  look  : — 

3  So  for  our  sins  we  justly  feeL 

Thy  discipline,  O"  God  ! 
Yet  wait  the  graciou.s  moment  still, 
Till  thou  remove  thy  rod. 

4  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 

In  thy  compassion  .ies  ; 
This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up,— 
That  God  will  not  despise. 


I'^fJm  Waiting  on  God. 

I  LORD !  before  thy  throne  we  bend ; 
Now  tc  thee  our  prayers  ascend  • 


2' 2  l'!SALM8. 

Servants,  to  your  master  true, 
Lo  !  we  yield  thee  homage  due  : 
Children,  to  thy  throne  we  liy, 
Abba — Father  !  hear  our  cry. 

2  Low  before  thee,  Lord  !  we  bow, 
We  are  weak — but  mighty  thou  : 
r^ore  distressed,  yet  suppliant  still, 
Here  we  wait  thy  holy  will ; 
Bound  to  earth  and  rooted  here. 
Till  our  Saviour-God  appear. 

3  Leave  us  not  beneath  the  power 
Of  temptation's  darkest  hour  : 
Swift  to  seal  their  captives'  doom, 
See  our  foes  exulting  come  ! 
Jesus,  Saviour  !  yet  be  nigh, 
Lord  of  life  and  victory. 

1 .4/41.  Song  for  Deliverance. 

1  HAD  not  the  Lord, — may  Israel  say,  - 

Had  not  the  Lord  maintained  our  side 
When  men  to  make  our  lives  a  prey, 
Rose  like  the  swelling  of  the  tide  ;— 

2  The  swelling  tide  had  stopped  our  breath  ; 

So  fiercely  i^id  the  waters  roll, 
We  had  been  swallowed  deep  in  death, — 
Proud  waters  had  o'erwhelmed  our  souL 

3  We  leap  for  joy,  we  shout  and  sing, 

Who  just  escaped  the  fstal  stroke; 
So  flies  the  bird,  with  cheerful  wing, 
When  once  the  fowler's  snare  is  broke. 

4  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name, 

Who  form-ed  the  earth,  and  built  the  ekies ; 
He,  who  upholds  that  wondrous  frame, 
Guards  his  own  church  with  watchful  eyei 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

iZiy.  The  Saint's  Safety. 

I  UNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill. 

And  firm  as  mountains  stand, 

Firm  as  a  rock,  the  soul  shall  rest, 

That  trusts  th'  almighty  hand. 


PSALMS.  213 

H  Mot  wolls,  nor  hills,  could  guard  so  wefl 
Old  Salem's  happy  ground, 
As  those  eternal  arms  of  love. 
That  every  saint  surround.' 
3  Deal  gently,  Lord !  with  souls  sincere. 
And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise, 
Where  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  gone. 

^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

1^0.  The  Safety  of  the  Saints . 

1  WHO  make  the  Lord  of  hosts  their  tower, 

Shall  like  Mount  Zion  be, 
Immovable  by  mortal  power,— 
Built  on  eternity. 

2  As  round  about  Jerusalem, 

The  guardian  mountains  stand, 
So  shall  the  Lord  encompass  them 
Who  hold  by  his  right  hand. 

3  The  rod  of  wickedness  shall  ne'er 

Against  the  just  prevail. 
Lest  innocence  should  find  a  snare, 
And  tempted  virtue  fail. 

4  Do  ^ood,  O  Lord  !  do  good  to  those 

Who  cleave  to  thee  in  heart, 
Who  on  thy  truth  alone  repose, 
Nor  from  thy  law  depart. 

5  While  rebel-souls,  who  turn  aside, 

Thine  anger  shall  destroy, 
Do  thou  in  peace  thy  people  guide 
To  thine  eternal  joy. 

S.  M. 
<.-4D.  Tlie  Saint's  safety  in  Trial. 

1  FIRM  and  unmoved  are  they. 

Who  rest  their  souls  on  God  j 
Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt. 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

2  As  mountains  stood  to  guard 

The  city's  sacred  ground, 

So  God,  and  his  almighty  love, 

Embrace  his  saints  around. 


214  I'SALMS. 

3  What  thougli  the  Father's  rod 

Drop  a  chastising  stroke  1 
Yet,  lest  it  wound  their  souls  too  d«ep, 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 

4  Deal  gentVy,  1/ord  !  with  those 

Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, — 
Whose  hope  and  love,  and  every  grace. 
Proclaim  their  heart  sincere. 

,„^  8s,  7s  and  4. 

1^4J.  The  GodofZion. 

1  ZION  stands  with  hills  surrounded, — 

Zion,  kept  by  power  divine  : 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 

Though  the  world  in  arms  combine  ;— 
Happy  Zion  ! 

What  a  favored  lot  i.s  thine. 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish, 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove, 
Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish. 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove ; 
But  no  changes 

Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright ; 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee  ; 

Thou  art  precious  in  hi.s  sight : 
God  is  with  thee  : — 

God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

l^O,  JoijfiLl  Change. 

1  WHEN  God,  from  sin's  captivity, 
iets  his  afflicted  people  free, — 
Lost  in  amaze,  their  mercies  seem 
The  transient  raptures  of  a  dream. 

i  But  soon  their  ransomed  souls  rejoice, 
And  mirth  and  music  swell  their  voice. 
Till  foes  confess,  nor  dare  condemn, 
'•The  Lord  hath  done  great  tilings  for  them-"^ 

3  They  catch  the  strain  and  answer  thus— 
"  The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  lor  us, 
Whence  gladness  fills  our  hearts,  and  eDngis, 
Sweet  ami  spontaneous,  wake  our  tongues." 


l*SALMS.  215 

4  Who  sow  In  tears  shall  reap  in  joy  ; 
Nought  shall  the  precious  seed  destroy  ; 
Not  long  the  weeping  exiles  roam, 
But  bring  their  sheaves  rejoicing  home. 
FIRST  PART,  C.  I\I. 
1<^D.        Tlie  Change  effected  by  Grace. 

1  WHEN  God  revealed  his  gracious  name, 

And  changed  my  mournTul  state, 
My  rapture^eemed  a  pleasing  dream. 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess  ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains. 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  ■■<  Great  is  the  work  !" — my  neighbors  crie^J 

And  owned  thy  power  divine  ; 
'•Great  is  the  work  !" — my  heart  replied,  - 
"And  be  the  glory  thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night  ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 

To  rivers  of  delight. 
G  Let  those,  who  sow  in  sadness,  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come  : 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great 

And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

.  „^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

I  ^D.       The  mercy  of  God  to  his  Peojile. 
I  YE  servants  of  the  living  God  ! 
Let  praise  your  hearts  employ  ; 
And,  as  you  tread  tlie  heavenly  road, 
Lift  up  the  voice  of  joy. 
a  Have  they  not  reason  to  rejoice, 
Whose  sins  have  been  forgiven  ; 
Called  by  a  gracious  Father's  voice 
To  be  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
^  IIow  (In  the  captive's  transports  flow 
When  rescued  from  his  chains  ' 
And  how  must  sinners  joy  to  know 
Their  et  Jat  deliverer  reigns  ' 
4  Oil!  grant  us,  Lord!  to  feel  and  own 
The  power  of  love  divine; 


21ti  i'«Al-MH. 

The  blood  that  doth  for  sin  atone, 
The  grace  which  makes  us  thine. 
{?  The  spirit  of  adoption  give  : 
Teach  us,  with  every  breath, 

To  sing  thy  praises  while  we  live, 
Andl)less  thy  name  in  death. 

l.^i*  The  Blessing  of  God  necessary  to  Success. 

1  IF  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 
And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost ; 
If  God  the  city  will  not  keep. 

The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep. 

2  What  if  you  rise  before  the  sun. 

And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done, 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  your  bread, 
To  shun  that  poverty  you  dread  : 

3  'T  is  all  in  vain,  till  God  hath  blessed  , 
He  can  make  rich,  yet  give  us  rest : 
Children  and  friends  are  blessings  too 
If  God  our  sovereign  make  them  so. 

4  Happy  the  man,  to  whom  he  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends; 
Jfow  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove, 
When  they  are  seasoned  with  hia  love. 

,*>^  C.  M. 

I  ^  / .  Effort  in  vain  witliout  God. 

1  IF  God  to  build  the  house  deny. 

The  builders  work  in  vain  ; ' 
And  towns,  without  his  wakeful  eye, 
A  useless  watch  maintain. 

2  Before  the  morning-beams  arise, 

Your  painful  work  renew, 
And  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skies, 

Your  tiresome  toil  pursue. 
6  8hort  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  your  line, 

In  vain,  till  God  has  blessed  ; 
But  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care, 

You  shall  have  food  and  rest. 
4  Not  children,  relatives,  nor  friends. 

Shall  real  blessings  prove. 
Nor  all  the  earthly  joys  he  sends 

If  sent  without  his  love. 


128. 


PSALM?  217 

1  'W  7.  Protection  and  Success  arcjrom  God, 

1  VAINLY  through  night's  weary  hours, 

Keep  we  watch,  lest  foes  alarm  ;^~ 
Vain  our  bulwarks,  and  our  lowers, 
But  for  God's  protecting  arm. 

2  Vain  were  all  our  toil  and  labor, 

Did  not  God  that  labor  bless  ; 
Vain,  without  his  grace  and  favor, 
Every  talent  we  possess. 

3  Vainer  still  the  hope  of  heaven. 

That  on  human  strength  relies  ; 
But  to  him  shall  help  be  given, 
Who  in  humble  faith  applies. 

4  Seek  we,  then,  the  Lord's  Anointed. 

He  will  grant  us  peace  and  rest ; 
Ne'er  was  suppliarit  disappointed, 
Who  through  Christ  his  prayer  addret-std. 
C.  M. 
Happiness  of  the  Pious. 

1  Oil !  nappy  man,  whose  soul  is  filled, 

With  zeal  and  reverend  awe ; 
His  lips  to  God  their  honors  yield, 
His  life  adorns  the  law. 

2  A  careful  providence  shall  sta^d, 

Aijd  ever  guard  thy  head  : 

f5hall  on  the  labors  of  thy  hand 

Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 

3  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfill 

For  months  and  3'ears  to  come  : 

The  Lord,  who  dwells  on  Zion's  hilJ 

Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 

4  This  is  the  man,  whose  happy  eyes 

Shall  see  his  house  increase  ; 
Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise,— 
Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 

I'Z*}.  Persecutors  punished 

1  UP  from  my  youth, — may  Israei  say. 
Have  I  been  nursed  in  tears  ; 
My  griefs  Avere  constant  as  the  dsy 
And  tedious  as  the  years. 


218  I'SALMK. 

2  Up  from  my  youth,  I  bore  the  rage 

Of  al  the  sons  of  strife; 
Oft  they  assailed  my  riper  age 
But  not  destroyed  my  life. 

3  The  Lord  grew  ansry  on  his  throne, 

And,  with  impartial  eye,  — 

Measured  the  mischiefs  they  had  done 
And  let  his  arrows  fly. 

4  How  was  their  insolence  surprised 

To  hear  his  thunders  roll! 
And  all  the  foes  of  Zion  seized 
With  horror  to  the  soul. 

5  Thus  shall  the  men,  who  hate  the  saints, 

Be  blasted  from  the  sky  ; 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints 
And  all  their  urospects  die.  ^ 

LM 
loU.  Pardoning  Grace. 

1  FROM  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts? 

To  thee,  my  God  !  I  raise  ray  cries  ; 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  fiiults. 
No  llesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 

2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace, 

Free  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there ; 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face, 
And  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  fear, 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait. 

And  long  and  wish  tor  breaking  day 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate ; — 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display  T 

4  My  trust  is  fixed  upon  thy  word. 

Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain  : 

let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 

Alia  nnd  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace. 

Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son; 
lie  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways. 
And  pardons  Avhat  our  hands  have  done 

IQH  ^■^- 

I.  OU.  TrtLst  in  a  pardoning  God. 

I  OUT  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress, 
The  borders  of  despair 


I  sent  my  cries  to  seek  thy  /s^race,— 
;\Iy  groans  to  move  thine  ear. 
Z  Great  God  !  should  Ihy  seveier  «y«^ 
And  thine  impartidl  hand, 
Mark  and  revenge  iniquity, 
No  mortal  llesh  could  stand. 

3  But  there  are  pardons  with  my  God, 

For  crimes  of  high  degree  ; 
Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
To  draw  u.s  near  to  thee. 

4  I  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord  ! 

With  strong  desires  I  wait ; 
My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word, 
Stands  watching  at  thy  gate. 

5  Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  trust, 

Let  Israel  seek  his  face  ; 
The  Lord  is  good,  as  well  as  just, 
And  plenteous  is  his  grace. 

FIRST  PART,  S.  M. 
I  <«jU.  Waiting  on  a  gracious  God. 

I  FROM  lowest  depths  of  wo, 
To  God  I  send  my  cry  ; 
Lord !  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
And  graciously  reply. 

4  Shouldst  thou  severely  judge, 

Who  could  the  trial  bear? 
Forgive,  O  Lord  !  lest  we  despoad 
And  quite  renounce  thy  fear. 
i  My  soul  with  patience  waits 
For  thee,  the  living  Lord  ; 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built,— 
Thy  never-failing  word. 
*  My  longing  eyes  look  out 
For  thine  enlivening  ray. 
More  duly  than  the  morning- watt  tx 
To  hail  the  dawning  day. 

5  Let  Israel  trust  in  God, 

No  bounds  his  mercy  knows  ; 
riie  plenteous  source  and  fountain  \vlienca 
Kternal  succor  Cnw, 


220  PSALMS. 

„  SECOND  PART,  S.  M. 

i  fjO.     Mourning  in  spiritual  DarJctiess. 

1  OUT  of  the  depths  of  wo, 

To  thee,  O  Lord  !  I  cry  ; 
Darkness  surrounds  me,  but  I  know, 
That  thou  art  ever  nigh. 

2  Then  hearken  to  my  voice, 

Give  ear  to  my  complaint ; 
Tliou  bidst  the  mourning  soul  rejoice 
Thou  comfortest  the  faint. 

3  I  cast  my  hope  on  thee  ; 

Thou  canst,  thou  wilt  forgive  : 
Wert  thou  to  mark  iniquity, 
Who  in  thy  sight  could  live  1 

4  Humbly  on  thee  I  wait. 

Confessing  all  my  siii ; 
Lord  !  I  am  knocking  at  thy  gate, 
Open  and  let  me  in. 

5  Though  storms  thy  face  obscure. 

And  dangers  threaten  loud, 
Jehovah's  covenant  is  sure, — 
His  bow  is  in  the  cloud. 


130.  The  Child-like  Temper. 

1  QUIET,  Lord  !  my  froward  heart , 

jMake  me  teftchable  and  mild, 
Tpright,  simple,  free  from  art ; 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child  ; 
From  distrust  and  envy  free. 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  thee 

2  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave  • 
'T  is  enough  that  thou  wilt  care  ; 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  f 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he  's  neither  strong  nor  wiae, 

Fears  to  move  one  step  alone ; — 
Let  me  thus  wiih  thee  abide. 
As  mv  Father,  fruard.  ami  guide. 


PSALMS.  '221 

4  Thus  preserved  from  Satan's  wiles, 
Sale  from  dangers,  free  frcm  fears  : 

May  I  live  upon  thy  smiles, 
T'll  the  promised  hour  appears, 

When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 

All  thair  Father's  boundless  love. 

CM. 

I  O  X .  Humility  and  Submission. 

1  IS  there  ambition  in  my  heart  1 

Search,  gracious  God  !  and  see  ; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part  1 
Lord  !  I  appeafto  thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still, 

And-all  my  carriage  mild  ; 
Content,  my  Father  I  wiih  tuy  wilL 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind, 

Shall  have  a  large  reward  ; 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resignea, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 


i  t>  1 .  An  acquiescent  'Temper, 

1  LORD  !  for  ever  at  thy  side, 

Let  my  place  and  portion  be  ; 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride  ; 
Clothe  me  w^ith  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 

All  thy  Soirit  hath  revealed ; 
Thou  hast  spoken, — I  believe, 
Though  the  prophefcy  were  .sealed. 

i  Quiet  as  a  weaned  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast, 
By  no  subtlety  beguiled. 
On  thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 

4  Saints !  rejoicing  evermore. 
In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust : 
Him  in  all  his  w^ays  adore, 

Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 


8iiy  PSALMS. 

„^^  FIRST  PART,  K  M. 

lo-^.  T/ic  Church,  the  Dtcellhig- Place  of  0<yt 

1  WHERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 

A  habitation  lor  our  God"? — 
A  dwelling  lor  th'  eternai  raind^ 
Among  the  sons  of  fiesh  and  blocdl 

2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 

Of  Zion  for  his  ancient  rest ; 
And  Zion  is  his  dv/elling  still ; 
His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest. 

3  "Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 

And  reign  for  ever,"  saith  the  Lord  ; 
"  Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 
And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

4  "  Here  will  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

And  fill  their  souls  with  living  breau  , 
Sinners,  who  wait  before  my  door 
With  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 

6  "  The  saints,  unable  to  contain 

Their  inward  jo}',  shall  shout  and  sing  ; 
The  Son  of  David  here  shall  reign, 
And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King." 

SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 
I  oZ»Promise  of  Christ  to  Reignasthe  Son  of  Davit 

1  LORD  !  for  thy  servant  David's  sake, 

Perform  thine  oath  to  David's  Son: 
Thy  truth  thou  never  wilt  forsake; 
Look  on  thine  own  anointed  One. 

2  The  Lord  in  faithfulness  hath  sworn 

His  throne  for  ever  to  maintain  ; 
From  realm  to  realm,  the  sceptre  borne 
Shall  stretch,  o'er  earth,  Messiah's  reigQ. 
^  Zion,  my  chosen  hill  of  old, 

My  rest,  my  dwelling,  my  delight, 

With  loving-kindness  1  uphold  ;  "* 

Her  walls  are  ever  in  my  sight. 

4  There  David's  horn  shall  bud  and  bloom, 

The  branch  of  glory  and  renown  ; 

His  foes  my  vengeance  shall  consume ; 

Him  with  eternal  years  I  crown 


I'SALMS  223 

1  QO  ^-  ^^- 

I  tfZ,      Prayer  for  the  Reign  of  Clirist. 

1  ARISE,  O  King  of  grace  !  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest ; 
Lo  !  thy  church  waits,  with  longing  eyes. 
Thus  to  be  owned  and  blest. 

2  Enter,  with  all  thy  glorious  train, — 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word  ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3  Here,  mighty  God !  accept  our  vowu 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread  : 

Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain. 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

5  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne; 

Ani,  as  his  kingdom  grows. 
Fresh  honors  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 

FmST  PART,  C.  M 
Lo*5  Brotherly  Love. 

1  LO !  what  an  entertaining  yigln 
Are  brethren  who  agree  ;-- 
Brethren,  whose  cheerful  hearts  unit«, 
In  bands  of  piety. 

i  When  streams  of  love,  from  Christ,  the  sprin 
Descend  to  every  soul, 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmly  wing, 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole : — 

3  'T  is  like  the  oil,  divinely  sweet, 

On  Aaron's  reverend  head ; 
The  trickling  drops  perfumed  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

4  «T  is  pleasant  as  the  morning-dews 

That  fall  on  Zijon's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shown. 
And  makes  his  grace  distill. 


^24  PSALMS 

QQ  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

lt5»J»  Excellence  uf  Christian  Uivmimxty 

1  SPITllT  of  peace,  celestial  Dove  ! 

How  excellent  thy  praise  ! 
No  richer  gift  than  Christian  love 
Tliy  gracious  power  displays. 

2  Sweet  as  the  dew  on  herb  and  llowor. 

That  silently  distills, 
At  evening's  soft  and  balmy  hour, 
On  Zion's  fruitful  hills  : — 

5  So.  with  mild  influence  from  abo\e. 
Shall  promised  grace  descend. 
Till  universal  peace  and  love 
O'er  all  the  earth  extend. 

i.'«>«5.  Union  and  Pfia^.«,. 

\  BLEST  are  the  sons  of  peace. 

Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one; 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  pleascu 
Through  all  their  actions  run 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house, 

W'here  zeal  and  friendship  mett ; 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vowfi. 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  head 

They  poured  the  rich  perfume, 
The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  spread, 
And  pleasure  filled  the  room. 

4  Thus,  on  the  heavenly  hills, 

The  saints  are  blest  above. 
Where  joy,  like  morning-dew,  diBtilltJ. 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 


133 


IL  M. 

Christian  Friendship, 
\  HOW  beautiful  the  sight 
Of  brethren  who  agree, 
In  friendship,  to  unite, 

And  bands  of  charity ! 
'T  is  like  the  precious  ointment  shed, 
O'er  all  his  robes,  from  Aaron's  bead. 


PSALMS.  ^     225 

2  'T  is  like  the  dews  that  fill 

Tiie  cups  of  Hermon's  flowers  : 
Or  Zion's  fruitful  hill, 

Bright  with  the  drops  of  showerB : 
When  mingling  odors  breathe  around. 
And  glory  rests  on  all  the  ground. 

.  3  For  there  the  Lord  commands 

Blessings,  a  boundless  store, 
From  his  unsparing  hands — 

In  life  lor  ever  more : 
Thrice  happy  they  who  meet  above, 
To  spend  eternity  in  love. 

SP.  M. 
I  t>»J.         The  Blessings  of  Friendship. 

1  HOW  pleasant 't  is  to  see 
Kindred  and  friends  agree  ! 

Each  in  their  proper  station  move; 
And  each  fulfill  their  part, 
With  sympathizing  heart. 

In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love  I 

2  'T  is  like  the  ointment,-  shed 
On  Aaron's  sacred  head, 

Divinely  rich,  divinely  sweet . 
The  oil  through  all  the  room 
Uiffused  a  choice  perfume. 

Ran  through  his  robes,  and  oieat  hla  feet 

3  LiKe  fruitful  showers  of  rain. 
That  water  all  the  plain. 

Descending  from  the  neighb'ring  hilla ; 
Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 
Through  every  friendly  soul, 

Where  love,  like  heavenly  dew,  distille, 

Csand4s. 
l«>0.  Lnilij  of  Love. 

I  BEHOLD  !  how  good  and  sweet 
For  brethren  thus  to  meet, 

With  one  accor^! 
Svvreet  as  the  fragrance  spread, 
When,  over  Aaron's  head, 
The  rich  perfume  was  shed, 
That  pleased  the  Lord. 
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2'26  PSALMS. 

2  Ab  Hermon's  dew  distills, 
Or  that  on  Zion's  hills, 

To  swell  their  store,— 
(So  God  doth  shed  his  grace 
On  every  dwelling-place, 
Where  love  illumes  the  face, — 

Life  evermore. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 

i  •>'i.  Daiii/  aiul  nightly  Devotion 

\  YE  who  obey  th'  immortal  King  ! 
Attend  his  holy  phice  ;  ^a,^ 

Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  power, 
And  bless  his  wondrous  grace. 

2  Lilt  up  your  hands  by  morning-light. 

Ami  send  your  souls  on  high  ; 
Raise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night. 
Above  the  starry  sky. 

3  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts, 

With  rays  of  quickening  grace ; 
The  God  who  spread  the  heavens  abroad 
And  rules  the  sv/eiling  seas. 

'fy.  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

I.«)4.  Constant  Devotion. 

1  BLESS  ye  the  Lord  with  solemn  rite.— 

In  hymns  extol  his  name  ; 
Ye  who,  within  his  house,  by  night, 
Watch  round  the  altar's  flame  ! 

2  Lift  up  your  hands  amid  the  place. 

Where  burns  the  sacred  sign, 
And  pray,  that  thus  Jehovah's  face 
O'er  all  the  earth  may  shine. 

3  From  Zion,  from  his  holy  liill, 

The  Lord,  our  Maker,  send 
The  perfect  knowledge  of  his  will, — 
Salvation  without  end. 

L.M. 
I O  9  •  o'e7ieral  Pratss. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,— exalt  his  name, 
While  in  his  earthly  courts  we  wait, 
Ye  saints  !  who  to  his  house  belong, 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 


P.SAL.-M.S, 

'<f  Praise  ye  ihe  Lord,— the  Lord  is  good  ; 
To  praise  4iis  name  is  sweet  employ ; 
Israel  he  chese  of  old,  and  still 
His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saints; 

He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends  ; 
And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 

4  Bless  him,  all  ye  who  tsjfte  his  love  ! 

People  and  priests  !  exalt  his  name  ; 
Among  his  saints  he  ever  dwells  ; 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

,o-  C.M. 

it>0.  Praise  due  to  God  alone. 

1  AWAKE,  ye  saints !  to  praise  your  King, 

Your  sweetest  passions  raise  ; 
Your  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing, 
Increasing  with  the  praise. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,— and  works  unknown 

Are  h's  divine  employ : 
But  still  his  saints  are  near  his  throne, 
His  treasure  and  his  joy. 
J  Heaven,  earth  and  sea  confess  his  hand  • 
He  bids  the  vapors  rise  : 
Lightning  and  storms,  at  his  command, 
Sweep  through  the  sounding  skies. 
4  Ye  saints!  adore  the  living  God, 
Serve  him  with  faith  and  fear  ; 
He  makes  the  churches  his  abode, 
And  claims  your  honors  there. 

1»j0.  Thanks  for  Creation  and  Redemption. 
I  GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise;— 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways  ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  ; — 
llepeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 
i.  Give  to  the  Lord  ol  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown  ; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  ioptls  and  kings  are  known  no  sioiti 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky 
And  fi.xed  the  starry  lights  on  high  : 


228  I'SALMS. 

WoTitfers  of  grace  to  God  belong ; — 
ilei/eat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  lie  fills  the  sun  with  morning-light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  mors 

6  He  sent  his  Son,  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave  : 
VV^onders  of  grace  to  God  belong  ; — 
Jiepeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  yain  world  he  guides  our  fecf. 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat ; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  tJiis  vain  world  shall  be  no  moro. 

1QA  CM. 

I  oD.  Wondrous  Wot/cs  of  God. 

1  GIVE  thanks  to  God,  the  sove-reign  Lord  ;— 

His  mercies  still  endure  ; 
And  be  the  King  of  kings  adored  ; — 
His  truth  is  ever  sure. 

2  What  wonders  hath  his  wisdom  done  ! 

How  mighty  is  liis  hand  ! 
Heaven,  earth  and  sea,  he  framed  alono : 
How  wide  is  his  command  ! 

3  He  saw  the  nations  dead  in  sin  ; 

He  felt  his  pity  move ; 
How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in  ! 
How  boundless  was  his  love  ! 

4  He  sent  to  save  us  from  our  woe- 

His  goodness  never  Ikils — 
From  death  and  hell,  and  every  foe,— 
And  still  his  grace  prevails. 

5  Give  thanks  to  God,  the  heavenly  King  ; 

His  mercies  still  endure  v 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  praises  sing  ; 
His  truth  is  ever  sure. 

.or  "•^^- 

1 1>0.  'JTie  T-l  omlers  of  Crcalion  and  Grao: 
1  GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high,— 
The  universal  Lord, — 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings; 
And  be  his  name  adored  : 


i'SALMrr  2l2'J 

Thy  nniercy,  Lord  ! 
y^  Shall  still  endure  ; 

And  ever  sure, 
Abides  thy  word. 

2  How  mighty  is  his  liriiul ! 

What  wonders  he  hath  doiic  i 
He  formed  the  earth  and  seas, 

And  spread  the  heavens  alone  : 
His  power  and  grace  , 

Are  still  the  same  ; 

And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 

3  He  saw  the  nations  lie 

All  perishing  in  sin, 
And  pitied  the  sad  state 

The  ruined  world  waa  la . 
Thy  mercy.  Lord  ! 

Shall  still  endure ;  ' 

And  ever  sure, 
Abides  thy  word. 

4  He  sent  his  only  Son 

To  save  us  from  our  woo. 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 

And  every  hurtful  foe  : 
His  power  and  grace 

Are  still  the  same  ; 

And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 

5  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 

To  God,  the  heavenly  King; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 

His  works  and  glories  sing  : 
Thy  mercy,  Lord ! 

Shall  still  endjre; 

And  ever  sure, 
Abides  thy  word. 

.^  FIRST  PART,  7aL 

.   »0.  GoiVs  Mercies  sure. 

i  LET  ns,  with  a  joyful  mind. 

Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  kiQd  : 

For  his  mercies  sJiall  endure, 

fiver  faithful,  ever  sure. 


230  P.SALIVIS. 

2  He,  with  all-conimaiiding  might, 
Filled  the  new-made  world  with  II 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

3  All  things  living  he  doth  feed; 
His  full  hand  supplies  their  need: 
For  his  me'  cies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4  He  his  chosen  race  did  bleaa, 
In  the  wasteful  wilderness  ; 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

5  He  hath,  with  a  piteous  eye, 
Looked  upon  our  misery; 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6  Let  us  then,  with  joyful  mind, 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  kind  : 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure. 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


SECOND  PART,  7ft 
1 OO.  God's  enduring  Mere^. 

1  TO  our  God  loud  praises  give,,— 
Source  of  good  to  all  who  live  ; 
Praise  his  name,  whose  mercy  sure, 
Shall  eternally  endure. 

2  To  the  Lord  your  homage  hring,— 
Cod  of  gods — of  kings  the  King: 
For  his  mercy,  free  and  sure, 
Shall  eternally  endure. 

3  Fiijnse  him  for  his  deeds  of  might. 
For  his  greatness  infinite. 

For  his  mercy,  free  and  sure, 
Which  doth  evermore  endure. 

4  He,  by  Avisdom,  built  the  skies. 
And  bade  earth  from  ocean  rise 
Filled  the  sun  with  glorious  li^bl. 
Gave  the  moon  to  rule  the  nigbt. 

5  He  beheld  us  when  brought  low. 
And  redeemed  us  from  the  foe : 


He  doth  cYoiy  blessing  give  ; 

Bj'  his  bounty  all  things  live. 
6  Oh  !  give  thanks— your  voices  raise 

To  the  God  of  lieaven,  in  praise  ; 

For  his  mercy,  fiee  and  sure, 

Shall  eternally  endure. 
J  ,3P^  FIRST  PART.  L.  M. 

I  t>  i  ,     The  Desolations  of  Zion  Ia?nented. 

1  WIIEN  we,  our  wearied  limbs  to  rest, 

Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  etream, 
We  wept— with  doleful  thou-rhts  opprrsscrl. 
And  Zion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

2  Our  harps,  that,  when  with  joy  we  sung, 

Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
With  silent  strings,  neglected  hung, 
On  willow-trees  that  withered  there 

3  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  to  sing, 

Or  touch  our  harps  with  skilful  hands  f 
Shall  hymns  of  joy,  to  God  our  King. 

Be  Sling  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands? 
^  O  Salem,  ou-r  once-happy  seat ! 

When  L.of  thee  forgetful  prove. 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 

The  tuneful  strings  with  art  to  move 
5  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear, 

Eternal  silence  seize  my  tongue; 
Or  if  I  sing  one  cheerful  air, 

Till  thy  deliverance  is  my  song. 

SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 
t  oT»  Wie  Remembrance  of  Zion. 

1  O  ZION  rwhen  I  think  on  thee, 

1  wish  for  pinions  like  the  dove. 
And  mourn  to  think  that  I  should  be 
So  distant  from  the  place  I  love.  * 

2  A  captive  here,  and  far  from  home, 

For  Zions's  sacred  Avails  I  sigh  : 

Thither  the  ransomed  nations  come, 

And  see  the  Saviour  eye  to  eye. 

3  While  here  I  walk  on  hostile  ground. 

The  few  that  I  can  call  my  friends- 
Are  like  myself  with  fetters'bonnd. 
And  weariness  our  .^tepi  attend.^. 


232  rsALMS. 

4  Hi.  -vve  shall  yet  behold  the  day 

When  Zion's  children  shall  return  ; 
Our  sorrows  then  shall  flee  away, 
And  we  shall  never,  never  mourn 
G  The  hope  th«t  such  a  day  will  come. 
Makes  e'en  a  captives'  portion  sweet : 
Thouffh  now  we  wander  far  from  home, 
In  Zion  soon  we  all  shall  meet. 

g  ,j^  L.  M.  6  Lines 

'.».>/.  Zion  in  Captivity. 

1  WHERE  Babylon's  broad  rivers  roll, 

In  exile  we  sat  down  to  weep, 
For  thoug;hts  of  Zion  o'er  our  soul 

Came,  like  departed  joys,  in  sleep. 
Whose  forms  to  sad  remembrance  rise, 
Though  fled  for  ever  from  our  eyes. 

2  Our  harps  upon  the  willows  hung. 

Where,  worn  with  toil,  our  limbs  reclined. 
The  chorda,  untuned,  and  trembling,  rung 

With  mournful  music,  on  the  wind, 
While  foes,  insulting  o'er  our  wrongs. 
Cried, — "Sing  us  one  of  Zion's  songs.''' 

3  How  can  we  sing  the  songs  we  love. 

Far  from  our  own  delightful  land? — 
If  I  prefer  thee  not  above 

My  chiefest  joy,  may  this  right  hand, 
Jerusalem  ! — forget  its  skill, 
My  tongue  be  dumb,  my  pulse  be  still. 

mS.  M. 
Love  to  the.  Church. 

1  I  LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord! 

The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  .ove  thy  church,  0  God ! 

Iler  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sous 

My  voice  or  hands  deny, 


rsALMs  233 

These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake. 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend  ; 

To  her  my  cares  and  toll  be  given, 

Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

5  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
H4r  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Iler  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

6  Sure  as  thy  trnth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

^  10s. 

1 0  /  .  The  captive  Tribes. 

I  ALONG  the  banks  where  Babel's  current  i!own, 
The  captive  bands  in  deep  despondence  strayed  ; 
vVhile  Zion's  fall  in  sad  remembrance  rose, 

ler  friends,  her  children,  mingled  with  the  dead. 
The  tuneful  harp  that  once  with  joy  they  strung 

Vhen  praise  employed  and  mirth  inspired  the  lay. 

Vas  now  in  silence  on  the  willows  hung, 

Vhile  growing  grief  prolonged  the  tedious  day. 
)  Their  proud  oppressors  to  increase  their  wo 
With  taunting  smiles  a  song  of  Zion  claim  ; 
Bid  sacred  praise  in  strains  melodious  flow. 
While  they  blaspheme  the  great  Jehovah's  name. 

4  But  how,  in  heathen  chains,  and  lands  unknown. 
Shall  Israel's  bands  the  sacred  anthems  raise? 

"  O  hapless  Salem  !  God's  terrestrial  throne, 
Thou  land  of  glory,  sacred  mount  of  praise  ! — 

5  "  If  e'er  my  memory  lose  thy  lovely  name, 
[f  my  cold  heart  neglect  my  kindred  race, 
Let  dire  destruction  seize  this  guilty  frariie, 

Wy  hand  shall  i)erish  and  my  voice  shall  cease." 

l«>0.         Praise  for  Divine  Protection. 
1  WITH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
I  '11  praise  my  Maker  in  my  eong ; 


234  P.SALMS. 

Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise, 

2  To  God  I  cried,  when  troubles  rose  ; 
He  heard  me,  and  subdued'my  foes; 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 

And  strength  diti'used  through  all  my  ao« 

3  Amid  a  thousand  snares  I  stand. 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand  ; 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

4  I  '11  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord  ; 
I  '11  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word ; 
Not  all  thy  works  and  names  below, 
So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show, 

„  „  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

I  o\jm  TTie  Omniscience  of  God. 

1  LORD!    thou    hast    searched    and    seen    vnf> 

through ; 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own. 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  frona  my  opening  lips  they  brei*k. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand. 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Oh  !  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breaat, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 

Nor  let  my  Aveaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

SECOND   PART,  L.  M. 
I  0»/,  The  ever-present  God. 

1  COULD  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love, 
Where,  Lord  I  could  I  thy  presence  shua, 
Or  from  thy  dreadfiil  glory  run? 

2  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 

'T  is  there  thor.  d  w<?llest  enthroned  in  light ; 


PSALMS.  i>35 

Or  plunge  to  hell,  there  justice  reigns 
And  Satan  groans  beneath  *\y  chains. 

3  If,  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea, 

Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive. 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

4  Or,  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight, 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night. 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

5  Oh !  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
\yhere'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

THIRD  PART,  L.  M. 
I  O  J.     The  wonderful  Formatioji  of  Man. 

1  'T  WAS  from  thy  hand,  my  God  I  I  came, 
A  worlt  of  such  a  curious  frame  , 

In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine, 
And  each  proclaim  thy  skill  divine. 

2  Great  God  !  my  feeble  nature  pays 
Immortal  tribute  to  thy  praise  ; 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

3  I  could  survey  the  ocean  o'er, 

And  count  each  sand  that  makes  the  shore. 
Before  my  swiftest  thoughts  could  trace 
The  numerous  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

4  These  on  my  heart  are  still  impressed ; 
With  these  I  give  my  eyes  to  rest ; 

,   And  at  my  waking  hour  I  find 
God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 

I  fy^  L.  M.    6  Lines. 

I »5t/.  God.,  good  and  omniscient. 

1  HOW  precious  are  thy  thoughts  of  peace. 
O  God  !  to  me — how  gres*  the  sum ! 
New  every  morn,  they  never  cease  ; 

They  were,  the  are,  and  yet  shail  come. 
In  number  and  in  compass  more 
Than  ocean's  sanil  or  ocean's  shore- 


236  PSALMS. 

2  Search  me,  O  God  !  and  know  my  heart 
Try  nie,  my  secret  soul  survey  : 

And  warn  thy  servant  to  ^epart 
From  every  false  and  evil  v/ay  : 

So  shall  thy  truth  my  guidance  "be, 

In  life  and  immortality. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 
lo«i.  God  every-where. 

1  IN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  tliee, 

In  yain  my  soul  would  try 
To  stiuu  thy  presence,  Lord  !  or  liec 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 

And  secrets  of  my  breast. 
^3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they  're  formed  within  : 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 

lie  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  Oh!  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high 

Where  can  a  creature  hide'? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie. 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove. 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

^„  SECOND  PART,  O.  M. 

lt5t/»  Omniscience  of  God. 

1  LORD  !  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire, 

Forgotten  and  unknown? 
In  hell  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire — 
In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 

2  Should  I  sappress  my  vital  breath 

To  shun  the  v\^ralh  divine. 
Thy  voice  would  break  the  bars  of  death, 
And  make  the  grave  resign. 

3  If,  winged  with  beams  of  morning-l!ght» 

I  fly  beyond  the  west, 


I'SALMS.  237 

Thy  hand,  which  must  suppnit  my  ilight 
Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 

4  If  o'er  my  sms  I  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  night, 
Tb.")se  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law 
Would  turn  the  shades  to  lig:ht. 

5  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour, 

Are  both  alike  to  thee  ; 
Ob  :  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power 
From  which  I  cannot  flee. 

-.  r»ix  THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

LdJ,  The  Mercies  of  God. 

1  LORD  .  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er, 

They  strike  me  with  surprise  ; 
Not  all  the  sands  that  spread  the  shore 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

2  My  llesh,  with  fear  and  wonder,  standa 

The  |)roduct  of  thy  skill; 
And  hourly  blessings  from  thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

3  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep; 

ilow  kind,  how  dear  to  me  ! 
Oh  !  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep 
Still  lind  my  thoughts  with  thee. 

^      ,.  C.  M.    6  Lines. 

XiitJ,  Ood  spiritually  present. 

1  BEYOND,  beyond  that  boundless  sec, 

Above  tha-t  doom  of  sky, 
Farther  than  thought  itself  can  flee, 
Thy  dwelling  is  on  hii;h  ; 
1        Yet  dear  the  awful  thoufrht  to  me. 
That  thou,  my  God  :  art  nigh  ;— 

2  Art  nigh,  and  yet  my  lab'ring  mind 

Feels  after  thee  in  vain, — 
Thee  in  these  works  of  power  to  find. 

Or  to  thy  seat  attain  ; — 
Thy  messenger — the  stormy  wind, 

Thy  path— the  trackless  main. 

3  Those  speak  of  thee  with  loud  acclam. 

Tliey  thunder  fu  ',h  iliy  praise-:— 


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The  glorious  honor  of  tjiy  name. 

The  wonders  of  thy  ways  : 
But  thou  art  not  in  tempest-flame, 

Nor  in  the  solar  blaze. 

4  We  hear  thy  voice,  when  thunders  roll 

Through  the  wild  fields  of  air  : 
The  waves  obey  thy  dread  control ; 

Yet  still  tliou  art  not  there : 
Where  rJiall  I  find  him,  O  my  soul ! 

Who  yet  is  every  where"? 

5  Oh  !  not  in  circling  depth  or  height, 

But  in  the  conscious  breast, 
Present  to  faith,  though  veiled  from  sight, 

There  does  his  spirit  rest: 
Oh  !  come,  thou  Presence  infinite, 

And  make  thy  creature  blest. 

I  'iU.  A  Complaint  agaioist  personal  Enemies. 
1  MY  God  !  while  impious  men, 
With  malice  in  their  heart. 
My  peace  destroy,  my  life  defame, 
Thy  guardian  grace  impart. 
'2  Oh  !  hear  my  humble  cry  ; 
Their  fondest  hope  destroy  ; 
Their  arts  confound,  their  plots  disclose, 
And  blast  their  envious  joy. 
3  Thou  wilt  sustain  the  poor, 
And  bid  th'  afflicted  sing  : 
Before  thee  shall  thy  children  dwell,— 
Their  Father,  and  their  King. 

141.  Christian  Watchfulness. — A  morning -P^ii 

1  MY  God  !  accept  my  early  vows. 
Like  morning-incense  in  thy  house  ; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise, 
Sweet  as  the  evening-sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them.  Lord; 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word  ; 

Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path,  where  sinners  lead. 


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3  Oh !  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite,  and  reprove  my  wandering  way ; 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 
Shall  irever  bruise,  but  cheer  my  liead. 

4  When  I  behold  them  prei=sed  with  grief, 
I  '11  cry  to  heaven  lor  their  relief; 
And,  by  my  warm  petitions  prove, 
How  much  I  pri7.e  their  faithful  love. 

C.  M. 
I  4^.  Looking  to  God  in  Trouble. 

1  TO  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known, 
From  God  I  sought  relief ; 
In  long  complaints,  before  his  throne, 
I  poured  out  all  my  grief. 
y  On  every  side  I  cast  mine  eye, 
And  found  my  helpers  gone ; 
While  friends  and  strangers  passed  me  by 
Neglected  and  unknown. 

3  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry. 

And  called  thy  mercy  near  ; — 
•'Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die  ; 
Be  thou  my  refuge  here." 

4  Lord  !  I  am  brought  exceeding  low. 

Now  let  thine  ear  attend, 
And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know 
I  've  an  almighty  Friesd. 

5  From  my  s&d  prison  set  me  free  ; 

Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name, 
And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me, 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

1  4.^  FIRST  PART,  L,  M. 

L  TiO.  Prayer  in  Affliction. 

1  ^lY  righteous  Judge !  my  gracious  God  I 
Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad, 
A»d  cry  for  succor  from  thy  throne ; 
Ub  !  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 

2  Look" down  in  pity,  Lord!  and  see 
The  mighty  woes  "that  burden  me : 
Do-v\-n  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brouirht. 
Like  one  lonpr  buried  and  lor^'or. 


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3  My  thoughts,  in  musmg  silence,  traoi 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
Tlience  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope, 
To  bear  my  sinking  spirits  up. 

4  For  thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn  ; 
When  will  thy  smiling  face  return  1 
ishall  all  myjoya  on  earth  remove'? 
And  God  for" ever  hide  his  love? 

.  SECOND  PART,  L.  M 

J.  4iO,         Menial  AJJlictions  in  Trials. 

1  HEAR  me,  O  Lord  !  in  my  distress, 
Hear  me,  in  truth  and  righteousness; 
For  at  thy  bar  of  judgment  tried, 
None  living  can  be  justified. 

'i  Lord  !  I  have  foes— without,  within,— 
The  world,  the  llesh,  in-dwelling  sio. 
Life's  daily  ills,  temptation's  power. 
And  Satan,  roaring  to  devour. 

3  Oh  !  let  me  not  thus  hopeless  lie, 
Like  one  condemned  at  morn  to  die  , 
I?ut,  with  the  morning,  may  I  see 
Thy  loving  kindness  visit  me. 

4  Teach  me  thy  will,  subdue  my  own  ; 
Thou  art  my  God,  and  thou  alone  ; 
IJy  thy  good  Spirit,  guide  me  still, 
Safe  from  all  foes,  to  Zion's  hill. 

5  Release  my  soul  from  troubte,  Lord  ' 
Quicken  and  keep  me  by  thv  av(m  .i ; 
May  all  its  promises  be  mine  , 

IJe  thou  my  portion,    I  am  thine. 

I  ■44.  i  he.  Goodness  of  God 

THE  Lord  is  gracious  to  forgive, 

And  slow  to  let  his  anger  move, 
The  Lord  is  good  to  all  that  live. 

And  all  his  tender  mercy  prove. 

2  Glorious  in  majesty  art  thou  ; 

Thy  throne  for  ever  shall  en  dura; 
And  angels  at  thy  footstool  bow  ;  — 
Yet  dost  thou  not  des|)ise  the  yoor 


I'SALMS.  '2^i^ 

'i  Tfie  Lord  uplioldeth  them  that  fall"; 
He  raiseth  men  of  low  degree : 
O  God,  our  health  !  the  eyes  of  all, — 
Of  all  the  living,  wait  on  thee. 

4  Thou  openest  thine  exhaustless  store. 

And  rainest  food  on  every  land ; 
The  dumb  creation  thee  adore. 
Ana  eat  their  portion  from  thy  hand 

5  Man,  most  indebted,  most  ingrate, 

Man  only,  is  a  rebel  here  : 
Teach  him  to  know  thee,  ere  too  late  ;— 
Teach  him  to  love  thee,  and  to  fear. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 
144.  The  spiritual  Victory. 

1  FOR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

My  Saviour  and  my  shield  : 
lie  sends  his  Spirit,  with  his  word. 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 

lie  makes  my  soul  hia  care ; 
Instructs  me  to  the  heavenly  fight. 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 

Doth  my  weak  courage  raise  : 
He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mme, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

j^  SECOND  PA  IT,  C.  M. 

144.  The  Frailty  l/  Man. 

I  LORD!  what  is  man — poor  feeble  mail, 
Born  of  the  earth  at  first? 
His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain. 
Si  ill  hastening  to  the  dust ! 
•.;  Oh  !  what  is  feeble,  dying  man, 
Or  any  of  his  race, 
That  God  should  make  it  his  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace? 
i  That  God  who  darts  his  lightnings  dowa, 
Who  shakes  the  worlds  above. 
And  mountains  tremble  at  his  frowu— 
^     How  wondrous  is  his  love  ! 


242  PSALMS. 

.-  FIRST  PART,  L.  M. 

145.  The  Greatness  of  God. 

1  MY  God  !  my  King  I  thy  various  pralsa 
Shall  fi  1  the  remnant  of  my  days ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  songT 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shi.ll  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty,  done  for  thee. 

3  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine  ; 

Let  every  realm,  with  joy,  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honor  of  thy  name. 

4  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise  ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  labor  of  their  tongue. 

5  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeda 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds 
Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways, — 
Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise. 

-  SECOND  PART,  L.  M. 

I  4:»J.  God's  Goodness. 

1  YE  sons  of  men .'  with  joy,  record 
The  various  wo'iders  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound. 
Through  all  your  tribes,  the  earth  arouoa. 

2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, — 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light, 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll. 
And  stars,  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole.' 

3  ging,  earth !  in  verdant  robes  arrayed. 

With  herbs  and  flowers,  with  fruits  and  shade, 
Vitjw  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains. 
And  think  hoAv  wide  thy  Maker  reigns. 

4  But  Oh  !  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love  ;— 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  arrayed, 

For  man  a  blee:ling  victim  made. 


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6  Thither,  my  soul !  with  rapture  soa» ; 
There,  in  the  land  of  praise,  adore; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay — 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

FIRST  PART,  C.  M. 
l4o.  The  Gr^atiiess  of  God. 

LONG  as  I  live  I  '11  bless  thy  name, 

My  King  !  my  God  of  love  ! 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same, 
in  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord — his  power  unknowa. 

And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
I  '11  sing  the  honors  of  thy  throne 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue ; 

And,  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
Tlie  men,  who  hear  my  sacred  song, 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 

And  children  learn  thy  ways  ; 

Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 

And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  The  world  is  managed  by  thy  hands  ; 

Thy  saints  are  ruled  by  love : 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands. 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

I      ^  SECOND  PART,  C.  M. 

I  4o.  Goodness  of  God. 

i  SWEET  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace, 
My  God  !  my  lieavenly  King  ! 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness. 
In  s'ounds  of  glory 'sing. 
2  God  reigns  on  high, — but  ne'er  confines 
His  goodness  to  the  skies ; 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shinefl, 
And  every  want  supplies, 
d  With  longing  eyes,  thy  creatures  wait 
On  thee  for  daily  food  : 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  mea/. 
And  fdls  their  mouth  with  goo.i. 


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4  How  kind  are  ihy  compassious,  Lord  I 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  !       ' 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
But  saints,  who  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

.  _  THIRD  PART,  C.  M. 

l4t).  Goodness  cf  Providence. 

1  LET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 

Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ! 
Tliy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  weak. 
And  raise  the  poor  who  fall. 

2  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down, 

Or  virtue  lies  distressed 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressor's  frown, 
Thou  givest  the  mourners  rest. 

3  The  Lord  supports  our  tottering  days, 

And  guides  our  giddy  youth : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways, 
And  all  his  words  are  truth. 

4  He  knows  the  pain  his  servants  feel, 

He  hears  his  children  cry  ; 
And,  their  best  wishes  to  fulfill, 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere  ; 
He  saves  the  souls,  whose  humble  Jove 
Is  joined  with  holy  fear. 

6  My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  his  praise. 

And  spread  his  Time  abroad  ; 
Let  all  the  sous  of  Adam  raise 
The  honors  of  their  God 

^.  M. 
1  *40.  Praise  for  divine  Goodness  and  'J'ruth- 
1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  !— my  heart  shall  join 
In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  pa«t, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  laHt. 


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PriALMi?.  -  i 

Happy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God ;— he  made  the  sky, 
And  earth,  and  seas,  v.'ith  all  their  train  •, 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 
H  is  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 
Tie  saves  th'  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress. 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 
lie  loves  his  saints,— he  knows  them  well. 
Hut  turns  the  wicked  down  tc  hell : 
Thy  <^od,  O  Zion !  ever  reicrns ; 
Praist;  him  in  everlasting  strains. 
L.  P.  M. 
Praite  to  God  for  kis  Goodness  and  Truth 

1  I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath  ; 
And,  whon  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  eball  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
VVhile  life,  and  thou^^ht,  and  being  last. 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  men,  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God; — he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train  : 
Tils  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor  ; 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  He  loves  his  saints,— he  knows  them  vi'cll. 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell ; 

Thy  God,  O  Zion  !  ever  reigns  ; 
Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age, 
in  this  exalted  work  engage : 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

4  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath. 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  ray  nobler  powers  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immorlalitv  endures. 
L.  I\I. 
P-'aise  for  Divine  Grace. 
1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord !— 'tis  good  to  raise 
Our  hearts  and  voices  in  hispraisi? ; 


147. 


246  fSALM9. 

His  nature  and  his  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name  ; 
His  mercy  melts  ttie  stubborn  soul, 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  He  formed  the  stars— those  heavenly  flames, 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names: 
His  wisdom 's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, — 
A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  might, 
And  all  his  glories  infinite  : 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 

5  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight ; 
He  views  his  children  with  deligh-t ; 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  looks,  and  loves  his  image  there. 


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'\  C.  M. 

The  Seasons. 

1  WITH  songs  and  honors,  sounding  loud, 

Address  the  Lord  on  high  ; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crovra- 
And  corn  in  vallies  grow. 

3  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Qf  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 
5  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 
Descend  and  clothe  the  ground  ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 
(^  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snov/, 
The  fields  no  longer  mourn ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow. 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 


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<:  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  clcMid, 
Obey  his  mighty  word  : 
With  songs  and  honors,  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lorii 

l4o.  Universal  Praise  to  God. 

1  LOUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 

From  distant  wxirlds  where  creatures  dw«ll 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word, 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

2  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies. 
Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known  ; 
Loud  as  his  thunder,  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty,  as  his  throne. 

b  Jehovah— 't  is  a  glorious  word  ; 

Oh  !  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue; 

But  saints,  who  best  nave  known  the  Lord 

Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 
t  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love. 

Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord ; 

From  all  below,  and  all  above. 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord. 

%AQ  ^•^^- 

I  '*0.  Exhortation  to  Praise. 

I  LET  every  creature  join, 

To  praiae  th'  eternal  God  ; 

Ye  heavenly  hosts  I  the  song  begin, 

And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

•;  Thou  sun  with  golden  beams  ^ 

And  moon,  with  paler  rays  ! 

Ye  starry  lights !  ye  twinkling  flames! 

Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 

And  fixed  their  wondrous  frame ; 
By  his  oommand  they  stand  or  move, 

And  ever  speak  his  name. 
1  Ye  vapors !  when  ye  rise, 

Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow, — 
Ye  thunders  !  murm'ring  round  the  skies, 

Hi.s  power  and  glory  show. 


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248  I'SALMS. 

6  Wind,  hail  ami  flaming  fire ! 
Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 
When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  ronapiro 
To  execute  his  word. 
6  By  alliiis  works  above, 
lii^  honors  be  expressed  ; 
But  saints,  who  raste  his  saving  love 
Should  sing  his  praises  best.  ~ 

H.  M. 

Praise  from  all  Creaturen 

1  YE  tribfs  of  Adam  !  join 
With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 

And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise : 

Ve  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright ! 
In  worlds  of  light, 

Beg'in  the  song. 

2  Thou  sun,  with  dazzling  rays .' 
And  moon  that  rules  the  nig'it  I 

Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 

With  stars  of  twinkling  light 
ilis  power  declare, 

Ye  floods  on  high  ! 

And  clouds  thai  fly 
In  empty  air  ! 
rf  The  shining  worlds  above 

In  glorious  order  stand. 
Or  in  swift  courses  move. 

By  his  supreme  command : 
lie  spake  the  word. 

And  all  their  frame 

From  nothing  came 
To  praise  the  Lord. 
4  Let  all  the  nations  fear 

The  God  who  rules  abova  ; 
He  brings  his  people  near, 

And  makes  them  taste  his  !ovo 
While  earth  and  sky 

Attempt  his  praise 

His  saints  shall  raise 
His  h  -jnors  high. 


PSALMS.  249 

I'lo  Praise  from  all  Creatures. 

1  BEGIN,  my  soul !  th'  exalted  lay ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 

And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name  ; 
Lo !  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas,  and  skie«. 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 

To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Thou  heaven  of  heavens !— his  vast  abode, 
Ye  clouds !  proclaim  your  Maker,  God, — 

Ye  thunders !  speak  his  power : 
Lo !  on  the  lightning's  fiery  wing. 
In  triumph,  walks  th'  eternal  King ; — 

Th'  astonished  worius  adore. 

3  Ye  deeps  !  with  roaring  billows  rise, 
To  join  the  thunders  of  the  skies  ; — 

Praise  him  who  bids  you  roll ; 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air  1 
And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 
i  Wake,  all  ye  soaring  throngs !  and  sing  ; — 
Ye  feathered  warblers  of  the  spring ! 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  him,  who  shaped  your  finer  mould. 
Who  tipped  your  glittering  wings  with  gold, 
And  tuned  your  voice  to  praise. 
5  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  swayed, — 
Let  man,  in  God's  own  image  made, 

His  breath,  in  praise,  employ ; 
Spread  wide  his  Maker's  name  around, 
Till  heaven  shall  echo  back  the  sound. 
In  songs  of  holy  joy. 
t  AQ  83  and  fs. 

1^0.  Praise  to  God. 

1  PRAISE  the  liord !— ye  heavens !  adore  him  ; 

Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ! 

Sun  and  moon !  rejoice  before  him ; 

Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light ! 

2  Praise  the  Lord,— for  he  has  spoken ; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
liaws,  which  never  can  be  broken, 
^'•K  their  guiannce  he  hath  made- 


)ibO  PSALMS. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,— for  he  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 

•  Hosts  on  high  !  his  power  proclaim 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation  i 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 

1 4o.    Praise  for  the  Works  of  Creation. 

1  HERALDS  of  creation  !  cry— 

"  Praise  the  Lor4 — the  Lord  most  high!" 
Heaven  and  eartn  :  obey  the  call, 
Praise  the  Lord— the  Lord  of  all : 

2  For  he  spake,  and  forth  from  night 
Sprang  the  universe  to  light : 

He  commanded — nature  heard, 
And  stood  fast,  upon  his  word. 

3  Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above, — 
Spirits  perfected  in  love  ! 

Sun  and  moon !  your  anthems  raise, 
Sing,  ye  stars  !  your  Maker's  praise- 

1  ACk  ^-  ^• 

L^\f,       The  Saints  judging  the  Worid. 

1  ALL  ye  who  love  the  Lord  !  rejoice, 

And  let  your  songs  be  new ; 
Amid  the  church,  with  cheerful  voice, 
His  later  wonders  show. 

2  The  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 

Shall  their  Redeemer  sing  ; 
And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise, 

While  Zion  owiti  her  King.  , 

i  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just^ 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn  ; 
The  meek,  who  he  despised  in  dust, 

Salvation  shall  adorn. 

4  Paints  should  be  joyful  in  their  King, 

Ev'n  on  a  dying  bed  ; 
And,  like  the  souls  in  glory,  sing  ;— 
For  Gci  shall  raise  the  dead. 
B  When  Christ  his  iudgment-seat  aecenas, 
And  bids  the  world  appear, 


PSALMS.  251 

Thrones  are  prepared  for  all  his  friends 
Who  humbly  loved  him  here. 

lOU.  Public  and  universal  Praise. 

1  IN  God's  own  house,  pronounce  his  praiso. 

His  grace  he  there  reveals  ; 
To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise, 
For  thei'e  his  glory  dwells. 

2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 

WhOe  you  rehearse  his  deeds ; 

But  the  great  work  of  saving  lovo 

Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life  and  breath  I 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 
Yet  when  nay  voice  expires  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 

1  ca  H.  M. 

I DU,  Praise  on  Earth  and  in  HeavoR. 

1  IN  Zion's  sacred  gates, 

I.iet  hymns  of  praise  begin, 
Where  acts  of  faith  and  love, 

In  ceaseless  beauty  shine : 
In  mercy  there 

While  God  is  known, 

Before  his  throne, 
With  songs  appear. 

2  The  trumpet's  martial  voice, 

The  timbrel's  softer  sound. 
The  organ's  solemn  peal. 

His  praises  shall  resound : 
To  swell  the  song, 

With  highest  joy,         • 

Let  man  employ 
His  tuneful  tongue. 

3  In  heaven,  his  house  on  high, 

Ye  angels !  lift  your  voice, 
Let  heavenly  harps  resound ; 

And  happy  saints  rejoice : 
The  glories  sing, 

Tha-t  ever  shine. 

With  pomp  divine, 
Artnuid  your  King. 


252  PrfALMS, 

1  r^n  "^• 

1  'J\J,  Exhortation  to  Praisfu 

1  Praise  the  Lord— his  power  confess 
Praise  him  in  his  holiness; 
Praise  him  as  the  theme  inspires ; 
Praise  him  as  his  fame  requires. 

2  Let  the  trumpet's  lofty  sound 
Spread  its  loudest  notes  around : 
Let  the  harp  unite,  in  praise, 
With  the  sacred  minstrel's  lays. 

3  Let  the  organ  join  to  bless 

God — the  Lord  of  righteousness; 
Tune  your  voice  to  spread  the  fame 
Of  the  great  Jehovah's  name. 

4  All  who  dwell  beneath  his  light ! 
In  his  praise,  your  hearts  unite  ; 
While  the  stream  of  song  is  pourod,- 
Praise  and  magnify  the  Lord. 

I  p.^  7s  and  6s.    Peculiar. 

lOU.  Praise  from  all  Living. 

1  Praise  the  Lord  who  reigns  above, 

And  keeps  his  courts  below ; 
Praise  him  for  his  boundless  love, 

And  all  his  greatness  show ; 
Praise  him  for  his  noble  deeds ; 

Praise  him  for  his  matchless  poyiHH 
Him,  from  whom  all  good  proceeds. 

Let  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

2  Publish,  spread  to  all  aroimd, 

The  great  Immanuel's  name  ; 
Let  the  gospel-trumpet  sound  ; 

Him  the  Princ#of  peace  proclaim; 
Praise  him,  every  tuneful  string 

All  the  reach  of  heavenly  art, 
All  the  power  of  music  bring — 

The  music  of  the  heart. 

3  Him,  in  whom  they  move  and  live  5 

Let  every  creature  sing ; 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  give, 

And  homage  to  our  King ; 
Flallowed  be  his  name  beneath, 

Asi  in  heaven,  on  earth  adoi  ed ; 


PSALiMS. 

Fraise  the  Lord  in  every  breath  ;- 
Let  all  things  praise  the  Lord. 

-  ^  7s,  6s  and  7s. 

1 1)\},  The  universal  Chorus. 

1  HALLELUJAH  !— Praise  the  Lord 
In  the  heights  of  glory ; 
Hosts  of  heaven  !  with  one  accord, 

Shout  the  joyful  story  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  mighty  deeds, 
Praise  ye  him,  Avhose' grace  exceeds 
All  that  heaven  in  songs  concedes  ; 
Worlds  of  bliss !  his  praise  record- 

?  Praise  him  with  the  trumpet's  tongii*'., 
Far  and  wide  resoundin?  ; 

Praise  him  with  the  harp  well-strung, 
While  your  hearts  are  bounding  ; 

Praise  him  with  the  sweet-toned  lyre , 

Let  his  praise  the  lute  inspire  ; 

Praise  him  in  a  mighty  choir  ; — 
Let  his  praise  beloudly  sung. 

(   Praise  him  with  the  viol's  strings, 

Waking  joyous  feeling ; 
While  the  vault  of  glory  rings 

With  the  organ's  pealing  :' 
Let  the  cymbals  ring  his  praise, 
Wake  the  clarion's  grandest  lays, 
Praise  the  Lord  through  endless  days 

Lo  !  his  pr'ai.se  creation  sings. 

^  6s  and  4s. 

►  DU.         Praise  m  the  Courts.qf  Ooa. 

1  PRAISE  ye  Jehovah's  name, 
Praise  through  his  courts  proclaiai.  - 

Rise  an<i  adore : 
High  o'er  the  heavens  above, 
Sound  hia  great  acts  of  love. 
While  hia  rich  grace  we  prove — 

Vast  as  his  power. 

2  Now  let  tlie  trumpet  raise 
Sounds  of  triumphant  praist, 

Wide  as  his  fume : 


154  PSALMS. 

There  lei  tlie  harp  be  found  ; 
Organs,  with  solemn  sound  ! 
[loll  your  deep  notes  around- 
Filled  with  his  name. 

3  While  his  high  praise  ye  sing. 
Hhake  every  sounding  string: 

Sweet  the  accord  !      • 
He  vital  breath  bestows  ; 
Let  every  breath  that  flows, 
Ills  noblest  fame  di.sclose; — 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


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HYMNS. 


THE    SCRIPTUREt^. 


C.  M. 
I. .  The  Bible  suited  to  cut  Wanta. 

.  FATHER  of  mercies  !  in  thy  word 
\Vhat  endless  glory  shines! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored. 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here,  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows 
Ani  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Suhiimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

S  Here,  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  Oh !  may  these  heavenly  pagea  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  Ftill  increasing  light. 

5  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord 

Be  thou  for  ever  near  ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. " 

L.  M. 

^ .  Prophecy  and  Inspiration 

'T  Was  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 
The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word  , 
His  spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
Aud  warmed  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

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a58  HVMNS. 

2  Gre-.it  God  !  mine  eyes  with  pleasures  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  i'or  me. 

3  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mimi 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind  ; 
Here  I  can  lix  my  hope  secure  ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

.-J  C.  l\i. 

•>.  llic  Holy  Scriptures. 

1  1.A.DEN'  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 

I  Jly  to  thee,  my  Lord  ' 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  liope  appears. 
Hut  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face, 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  Here,  consecrated  water  flows, 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  siu  , 
flere,  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
No  danger  dvv'ells  therein. 

4  This  i.s  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  \vit  and  reason  fail ; — 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 
Tlirough  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

5  Oh  !  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  Gui 

My  roving  feet  command  ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

,   L.  M. 
fl»  A  Saviour  seen  in  the,  ScriryfuraH 

1  NOW  let  my  soul,  eternal  King  1 
To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring  ; 
My  knee,  with  humble  homage,  bow. 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature  sings  thy  bonndless  love, 
In  worlds  below,  and  worlds  aboyo ; 
But,  in  thy  blessed  word,  I  traco 
Piviner  wonders  of  tliy  grace. 


THE  scJurruiiEs.  259 

3  There,  what  delightiui  truths  I  read  ! 

T)>ere,  I  behold  the  Saviour  bleed  : 

His  name  salutes  my  listening  ear, 

Revives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 
i   There  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 

P^nd  gives  my  lab'ring  conscience  peace  ; 

Raises  ray  grateful  passions  high, 

And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 
5  For  love  like  this,  Oh  !  let  my  song. 

Through  endless  years,  thy  praise  prolong; 

Let  distant  ciimes'thy  name  adore, 

Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 

C.  M. 

D,  Revelation  welcomed. 

1  HAIL,  sacred  truth !  whose  piercing  rays 

Dispel  the  shades  of  night ; 

Diilusing,  o'er  the  mental  worla. 

The  healing  beams  of  light. 

2  .Ie?us  !  thy  word,  with  friendly  aid, 

Restores  our  wandering  feet ; 
Couverts  the  sorrows  of  the  mind 
To  joys  divinely  sweet. 

3  Oh  !  send  thy  light  and  truth  aoroan, 

lu  all  their  radiant  blaie  ; 
And  bid  th'  admiring  world  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  grace. 

L.  M. 

0«  The  Blessings  of  the  new  Covenant 

I  GOD,  in  the  Gospel  of  his  Son, 

Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known  ; 

Where  love  in  all  its  glory  shines, 

And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 
'i  Here,  sinners  of  an  humble  frame 

May  taste  his  grace,  and  learn  his  n>ame , 

May  read  in  characters  of  blood, 

The  wisdom,  power  and  grace  of  God. 

Here,  faith  reveals,  to  mortal  eyes, 

A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies  ; 

Here,  shines  the  li?ht  which  guides  our  way 

From  earth''to  realms  of  en.  Mess  day 


•2(;0  HiTMNS 

4  Oh  !  grant  us  grace,'  almighly  L<  :  d  ! 
To  read  and  mark  thy  holy  word, 
Its  truths  AviUi  meekness  to  receive^ 
And  by  its  holy  jn-ecepts  live. 

5  May  tl^s  blest  volume  ever  lie 

Close  to  my  heart,  and  near  mine  eye;-- 
Till  life's  last  hour,  my  soul  engage, 
And  be  my  chosen  heritage. 

^  L.  M. 

d .  A  written  Revelation. 

1  LET  everlasting  glories  crown 

Thy  head,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Loid  ' 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  dowc 
And  writ  the  blessiiigs  in  thy  word. 

2  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  ; 
With  lo)vg  des'pair  the  spirit  breaks. 

Till  we  apply  to  Ctirist  alone. 
d  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree  ! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  com'mamls! 
Thy  promises — how  firm  they  be  ! 

IIow  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stanJs 
4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith,  with  treacherous  art 
1  'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heaii. 

L.  M. 

J.  The  Poioer  of  Truth. 

1  THIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 
Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  : 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind  ; — 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruined  creature,  man. 

d  The  gospel  hids  the  dead  revive, — 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live  ; 
Dry  bones  are  raised,  and  clothed  atlresli 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turned  to  ll^'.skj. 


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4  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinner's  gaze,  and  hate  me  too  ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  doth  engage 
A  sure  d  sfence  from  all  their  rage. 


GOP 


L.  M. 

t » .  Existence  of  God. 

1  THERE  is  a  God !— all  nature  speaks, 

Through  earth,  and  air,  and  sea,  and  skies , 
See  !— from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks, 
When  earliest  beams  of  morning  rise  ' 

2  The  risiuir  sun,  serenely  bright, 

Throughout  the  world's  extended  frame, 
Inscribes,  in  characters  of  light. 

His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 
'6  Ye  curious  minds,  who  roam  abroad, 

And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er  ! 
Confess  the  footsteps  of  your  God  ; 

Bow  down  before  him  and  adore. 

in  ^•^^- 

lAJm  Creation  mid  Providence. 

1  LORD !  when  my  raptured  thought  surveyH 

Creation's  beauties  o'er, 
All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise, 
And  bid  my  soul  adore. 

2  \Vliere'er.  I  turn  my  gazing  eyes, 

Thy  radiant  footsteps  shine ; 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  ri.se, 
^         And  speak  their  source  divine, 
"i  On  me  thy  providence  hath  shone 

With  gentle,  smiling  rays  ; 
Oh  !  let  my  lips  and  life  make  known 

Thy  goodness  and  thy  praiue. 
All-bounteous  Lord  !  thy  grace  impart ; 

Oh!  teach  me  to  improve 
Thy  gifts,  with  ever-grateful  heart, 

Aad  crown  them  with  thy  love. 


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H.  M. 


perfections  of  God's  GovermnenS 

1  THL  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  • 

His  throne  is  built  on  Jiigli ; 
The  garments  lie  assumes 

Are  lijht  and  majesty  : 
His  glories  shine  With  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  his  holy  law  : 
And  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace 

3  Through  all  his  perfect  work, 

Surprising  wisdom  shines ; 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 

And  breaks  their  cursed  designs: 
Strong  is  his  arm— and  shall  fulfill 
His  great  decrees — his  sovereign  will. 

4  And  can  this  mighty  King 

Of  glory  condescend, — 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 
My  Father  and  my  Friend? 
I  love  his  name,— I  love  his  word  : 
Join,  all  my  powers !  and  praise  the  I  ord 
lO  C.  M. 

1^.  God,  the  Creator. 

1  ETERNAL  Wisdom !  thee  we  praise. 

Thee,  the  creation  sings  ; 
With  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  Si3Sfi 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  How  wide  thy  hand  hath  spread  the  sky  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Tinged  with  a  blue  of  Ibeavenly  dye, 
And  starred  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round, 

Aiid  strike  the  gazing  sight. 
Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground. 
With  terror  and  delight. 

4  Influite  strength,  and  equal  skiU, 

Shine  through  tlie  worlds  abroad  j 


GOD.  063 

Our  souls  with  vast  amazenent  fill, 

And  speak  the  builder — God. 
8  Bttt  still,  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 

Our  softer  passions  move  ; 
Pity  divine,  in  Jesus'  face. 

We  see,  adore,  and  love. 

CM. 
i.'Jm  God's  eternal  Dominion. 

1  GREA.T  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made  : 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears — 
Great  God !  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  arc  draw^, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares ; 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  OD 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

5  Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  thuu  . 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praiss  to  thee. 

i  A  "•  ^- 

I  4.  Praise  from  all  Creation. 

I  ANGELS  !  assist  to  sing 

The  honors  of  your  God  ; 

Touch  every  tuneful  string, 

And  sound  his  name  abroad  : 

Come,  pour  the  trenibling  notes  along  ; 

And  swell  the  grand  inunortal  scag. 

■»  And,  ye  of  meaner  birth  ! 

Your  joyful  voices  raise  • 

Inhabitants  of  earth ! 

Your  great  Creator  praise  : 

ijet  your  hosannas  joyful  rise. 

And  shake  the  earth  and  pierce  the  akm. 


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3  Let  day  aud  dusky  night. 

In  solemn  order,  join 
His  praises  to  recite, 

And  speak  his  power  divine  ; 
Let  every  hill  and  every  vale 
Re-echo  with  the  sacred  tale. 

4  Let  every  creature  sing 

The  honors  of  our  God  ; 
Touch  every  tuneful  string, 

And  spread  his  praise  abroad  : 
Come,  pour  the  trembling  notes  along ; 
And  swell  the  universal  song. 

^  L.  M. 

I.  D.  Majesty  of  God. 

1  COME,  O  my  soul !  in  sacred  lays. 
Attempt  thy  great  Crsators  praise: 

But  Oh !  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  ? 
What  mortal  verse  can  reach  the  theme.' 

2  Enthroned  amidst  the  radiant  spheres, 
He  glory,  like  a  garment,  Avears ; 

To  form  a  robe  of  light  divine. 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence  Avith  wisdom  shines  ; 

His  works,  through  all  his  wondrous  fVame 
Bear  the  great  impress  of  his  name 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing. 
Do  thou,  my  soul !  his  glories  sing  ; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue, 
Till  listening  worlds  repeat  the  song. 

L  O.  Praise  for  temporal  Mercies. 

1  PRAISE  to  God  !— immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days  : 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy  t' 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  All  that  spring,  with  bounteous  hant!, 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; — 

AH  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich,  o'ertlowing  stores ;- 


i 


'^OD.  265 

3  These  to  that  dear  source  we  owe. 
Whence  our  sweetest  comforts  flow  -, 
These,  through  all  my  happy  days. 
Claim  my  cheerful  songs  of  praisa 

4  Lord  !  to  thee  my  soul  should  raise 
Grateful,  never-ending  praise  ; 
And,  when  every  blessing  's  flown 
Love  thee  for  thyself  alone. 

S.  M. 
I  i  •  Praise  to  the  Creator. 

1  ALMIGHTY  INIaker,  God  ! 

HoW  wondrous  is  thy  name  ! 

Thy  glories,  how  diffused  abroad, 

Through  all  creation's  frame  ! 

2  Nature,  in  every  dress. 

Her  humble  homage  pays  ; 
And  does,  a  thousand  ways,  expreipt 
Her  undisserabled  praise. 

3  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing 

Her  great  Creator  too  ; 
Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  KiGg., 
And  pay  the  homage  due. 

4  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 

The  remnant  of  my  days. 

And  oft  to  God  my  soul  ascend, 

In  grateful  songs  of  praise. 

,jj  H.  M. 

lO»  Rejoicing  in  God. 

1  TO  your  Creator,  God  ' 

Ycur  great  preserver,  raise, 
Ye  creatures  of  his  hand  ! 

Your  highest  notes  of  prai^t^ ; 
Let  every  voice 

Proclaim  his  power 

His  name  adore, 
\         And  loud  rejoice.  f 

2  Let  every  creature  joir. 
To  celebrate  his  name. 

And  all  t'aeir  various  powere 
Assist  ih'  exalted  theme  • 


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Let  nature  raise, 

From  every  longne, 

A  general  song 
Of  grateful  praise. 

3  But  Oh  !  from  human  tongues 

Should  nobler  praises  flow  ; 
And  every  thankful  heart 

With  warm  devotion  glow  : 
Your  voices  raise 

Above  the  rest ; 

Ye  highly  blest ! 
Declare  his  praise. 

4  Assist  me,  gracious  God  ! 

My  heart,  my  voice  inspire , 
Then  shall  I  grateful  join 

The  universal  choir : 
Thy  grace  can  raise 

My  heart,  my  tongue, 

A)id  tune  my  song 
To  lively  praise. 

CM. 
i«7.  Wonders  of  God's  Love. 

1  YE  humble  souls  !  approach  your  God 

With  songs  of  sacred  praise  ; 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good  ; 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  \\*e  live  and  move  ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel-worms ; 
'T  is  here  he  makes  his  goodness  knowD, 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord  !  we  come, 

'T  is  here  our  hope  relies  ; — 

k  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home 

When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  that  trust  in  thee ; 
Taeir  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward, 
With  biiss  divinely  free. 


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6  Great  God  !  to  thine  almighty  love, 
What  honors  sJiall  we  raise  % 
Not  all  th'  angelic  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

CU,  Tae  glory  of  God  in  Creation. 

1  THE  God  of  nature  and  of  grace 
In  all  his  works  appears ; 
His  goodn^ess  through  the  earth  we  trace. 
His  grandeur  in  the  spheres. 

'Z  Behold  this  fair  and  fertile  glooe, 
By  him  in  wisdom  planned  ! 
'T  was  he  who  girded,  like  a  robe. 
The  ocean  round  the  land. 

3  Lift  to  the  arch  of  heaven  your  eye 

Thither  his  path  pursue  ; 
His  glory,  boundless  as  the  sky, 
O'erwhelms  the  wondering  view, 

4  How  excellent,  O  Lord  !  thy  name, 

In  all  creation's  lines  ! 
Spread  through  eternity,  thy  fame 
With  rising  lustre  shines. 

6  These  lower  works  that  swell  thy  praise, 
High  as  our  thoughts  can  tower, 
Are  but  a  portion  of  thy  ways, — 
The  hiding  of  thy  power. 

6  Millions  before  thy  presence  stand, 
Who  feel,  while  they  adore. 
Fulness  of  joy,  at  thy  Vight  hand,  ^ 

And  pleasures  evermore. 

Z 1 .  The  Mercy  of  God 

THY  mercy,  my  God  !  is  the  theme  of  my  song. 
The  joy  of  my  heart,  and  the  boast  of  my  tongue  • 
tree  srace  ha'th  alone,  from  the  first  to  the  last. 
Secured  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul  fast. 

I  Thy  mercy  has  vanquished  my  obdurate  heari, 
That  ^¥onders  to  feel  its  own  hardness  depart : 


2bS  HYMNS. 

Dissolved  by  thy  goodness,  I  fall  to  the  ground, 
And  weep  10  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I've  found. 

3  The  door  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day, 

To  the  poor  and  the  needy,  who  knock  by  the  wh'/ 

No  sinner  shall  ever  a  pla:.e  be  denied, 

Who  comes  seeking  mercy  through  Jesus  that  died. 

4  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell ; 
Us  glories  I'll  sing,  and  its  Avonders  I '11  teU  : 

'T  was  Jesus,  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on  tb**  treo. 
Who  opened  the  fountain  of  mercy  for  me. 

S.  M.  . 
-6^.  God,  all  and  in  all. 

MY  God,  my  life,  my  love  ! 

To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 
I  cannot  live,  if  thou  remove. 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  To  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss  ; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

3  Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place. 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

4  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  one  delight  afford  ; 
No,  not  a  drop'of  real  joy. 
Without  thy  presence.  Lord  " 

5  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll, 
The  circle,  where  my  passions  move* 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

«Q  ^-  ^^- 

4tij.  ■   Confiding  i7i  God. 

1  TO  thee,  my  God  !  my  heart  shall  brng 

The  lively,  grateful  song  ; 
Attending  Kings  shall  hear  me  sing 
With  rapture  on  my  tongue. 

2  Amid  the  glories  of  thy  name, 

Thy  tru'h  exalled  shires  ; 


GOD.  269 

A  faithful  God  thy  words  proclain. 

In  everlasting  lines, 
h  When,  in  the  day  of  deep  distress, 

To  thee,  my  God  !  I  cried, 
With  strength  divine,  thy  povsrer^Yil  grace 

My  fainting  soul  supplied. 
4  'J  hou.  Lord  !  wilt  all  my  hopes  fuKil. 

To  thee  the  work  belongs ; 
Let  endless  mercy  guide  me  still. 

And  tune  my  grateful  songS. 

^  4 .  The  Mercy-  Seat. 

1  DEAR.  Fatlier  !  to  thy  mercy-seat 

My  soul  for  shelter  flies  : 
'T  is  here  I  find  a  safe  retreat, 
When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 

2  My  cheerful  hope  can  never  die, 

if  thou,  my  God  !  art  near  ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high, 

And  banish  every  fear. 
i>  My  great  Protector,  and  my  Lord  ! 

'riiy  constant  aid  impart ; 
Oh  !  let  thy  kind,  thy  gracious  word 

Sustain  my  trembling  heart. 
4  Oh  !  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  thi.s  divine  retreat ; 
Still  Let  me  trust  thy  power  and  love, 

And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 

,.«  C.  M. 

<C*9.  Prayer  for  quickening  Grace. 

1  PER>nT  me.  Lord  !  to  seek  thy  face, 

Obedient  to  tliy  call  ; 
To  seek  the  presence  of  tliy  grace 
My  strength,  my  life,  my  ail !  , 

2  All  I  can  wish  is  thine  to  jive : 

My  God  !  I  ask  thy  love,— 
That  greatest  boon  t  can  receive, 
The  bliss  of  lieaven  above. 

3  To  heaven  my  restless  heart  aapire? ; 

Oh  '  for  a  quickening  ray, 


270  HYM^s 

To  V  ake  and  warm  my  ftint  de8ir«Ji, 
And  cheer  the  '.;iresorae  way. 

4  The  path  to  thy  divine  abode 

Through  a  wild  desert  lies  ; 
A  thousand  snares  V  eset  the  road, — 
A  thousand  terrors  rise.  < 

5  Satan  and  sin  unite  their  art 

To  keep  mo  from  my  Lord : 
Dear  Saviour!  guard  my  trembling  heart, 

And  guide  m'e  by  thy  word. 
(3  My  Guardian,  my  almighty  Friend  ! 

On  thee  my  soul  would  rest ; 
On  thee  alone  my  hopes  depend ; 

Be  near,  and  I  am  blest. 

II.  M. 
.^O.  Perpetual  Praise. 

1  TO  thee,  great  Source  of  light ! 
My  thankful  voice  I  '11  raise ; 
A)id  all  my  powers  unite 

To  celebrate  thy  praise  ; 
And,  till  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
May  praise  employ  my  every  breath. 

K  And  when  this  feeble  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  dust, 
My  soul  shall  dwell  among 

The  spirits  of  the  just ;  " 
Then,  with  the  shining  hosts  abovo,     *. 
In  nobler  strains  I  '11  sing  thy  love. 

C.  M. 

4/1 .      God's  Presence  is  Light  in  Darkness 
I  MY  God  !  the  spring  of  all  my  joys. 
The  life  of  my  delights  ; 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days. 
And  comfort  of  my  nights. 
'4  In  darkest  shades,  if  he  t  gpear, 
My  dawning  is  begun  ; 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning-stsr, 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 
3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shiiHi, 
With  beams  of  sacred  blisa 


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While  Jesus  sliows  his  heart  la  mine, 
And  whispers  I  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay, 

At  that  transporting  word  ; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I  'd  break  through'every  foe  ; 
The  winss  of  love,  and  arras  of  faith, 
Should'bear  me  conqueror  through. 

S.  M. 
^O.         Godi  my  Creator  and  Benpf actor 

1  ?IY  Maker  and  mv  King  ! 

To  thee  my  all  f  owe  ; 
T  ay  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  The  creature  of  thy  hand, — 

On  thee  alone  I  live ; 
My  God  !  thy  benefits  demand 

More  praise  than  life  can  give. 
1  Shall  I  withhold  thy  due? 

And  shall  my  passions  rove  7 
Lord  !  farm  this  wretched  heart  anew. 

And  fill  it  with  thy  love. 
4  Oh  !  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine ; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 

And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

CM. 

<**y,         Tlianks for  Providence  and  Grace. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 

Kind  guardian  of  my  days  ! 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 

In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thine  indulgent  care  ; 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name. 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Yet  1  adore  thee,  gracion?  Lord  ! 

For  favors  more^ divine  :— 


S72  HYMNS. 

That  I  ho've  known  thy  sacreJ  word, 

Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 
4  When  blest  with  that  transporting  view. 

That  Jesus  died  I'or  me, 
For  this  sweet  hope,  what  praise  is  duo. 

O  God  of  grace  !  to  thee "? 
f>  Now  shall  my  joyful  powers  unite, 

In  mors  exalted  lays, 
rill  I  shall  join  the  sons  of  light, 

In  everlasting  praise. 

L.  M. 

»>U.  Imploring  divine  Influence,. 

1  MY  God  !  whene'er  my  longin_g  heart 
Its  grateful  tribute  would  impart, 

In  vain  my  boldest  thoughts  arise, — 
I  sink  to  eavth,  and  lose  the  skies. 

2  Thy  name  insjiires  the  harps  above, 
With  harmony,  and  jjraise,  and  love  ; 

That  grace,  which  tunes  th'  immortal  stringv 
Looks  kindly  down  on  mortal  things. 

3  Oh  !  let  thy  grace  guide  every  song. 
And  fill  my  heart  and  tune  my  tongue; 
Then  shall  the  strain  harmonious  flow, 
And  heaven's  sweet  work  begin  below 

CM. 
•3  I .  Thanks  for  providential  Favors 

\  WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God  ! 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I  'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 
'^  Unnumbered  comforts,  on  my  soul, 
Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed 
3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 
With  heedless  steps,  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 
I  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 
My  daily  thanks  emi>loy; 


GOD.  273 

Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  these  giits  with  joy. 
6  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 
Thy  "goodness  I  'II  pursue ; 
And  affer  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew 
6  Through  all  eternity,  to  tliee 
A  joyful  song  I  '\\  raise  : 
But  Oh  !  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

L.  M. 

liZ ,  Sang  of  Gratitude  and  Praise. 

1  OOD  of  my  life!  tlirough  all  my  days, 
I  '11  tune  the  grateful  no'tes  of  praise  ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  cares  would  break  my  re-:i, 
And  griefs  would  tear  ray  throbbing  breast 
The  notes  of  praise,  ascending  h'gh, 
Shall  check  the  murmur  and  the  sigb- 

3  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  the  powers  of  language  fail, 

Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

4  But  Oh  !  when  that  la^t  conflict 's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  earth  no  more, — 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  1  rise 

To  join  the  music  of  the  skies. 

5  Then  shall  I  learn  th'  exalted  strain.s 
That  echo  through  the  heavenly  piams, 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 
The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 

^3  a>^'d7s. 
-JO.  Praise  to  Jeliovah. 

1  SAINTS !  with  pious  zeal  attending. 
Now  a  grateful  tribute  raise; 
Joyful  songs,  to  heaven  ascendjpg. 
Join  the  universal  praise. 
8  Round  Jehovah's  footstool  kneeling, 
Lowly  l>end  v/ith  contrite  soul«: 
IS 


274  '      HYMNS. 

Ifere  his  milder  grace  revealing, 
Here  his  wrath  uo  thunder  rolls. 

3  Every  secret  fault  confessing, 

Deed  unholy— thought  of  sin,— 
Seize,  Oh!  seize  tlie  proffered 
Grace  from  God,  and  peace  within. 

4  Heart  and  voice  witli  rapture  swelling, 

Still  the  song  of  glory  raise ; 
On  the  theme  immortal,  dwelling, 
Join  the  universal  praise. 

L.  M. 
«>'*•  Retirement  and  Devotion. 

1  MY  God !  permit  mo  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  eartfctj 
And  thus  debase  ray  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  V 

3  Call  me  away  from  llesh  and  sense  ; 
One  sovereign  y^ord  can  di-aw  me  thenod. 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine. 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawri, 
Let  noise  and  vanity  bf  gone  ; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heaven — and  there  my  God,  1  fiad. 

CM. 
•iO .  Cod,  our  Refuge. 

1  DEAR  refuge  of  my  weary  sou! ! 

On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise,— 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tel]  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief, 
For  every  ^in  I  feel. 

3  But  Oh !  when  gloomy  doubta  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine ; 


GOD.  975 


The  spriag3  of  comfort  seem  to  fail. 
And  all  my  hopfes  decline. 

4  Ilast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  1 

And  shall  I  seek  iu  vaini 
And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  dea.''  when  I  complain"; 

5  No, — stiL  the  ear  of  sovereign  graca 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer  : 
Oh  !  may  I  ever  fmd  access 
To  breathe  my  sorrows  there  ! 

(j  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still : 
Here  let  my  soul  retreat ; 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

C.  M. 
.Jl>.  Thirsting  after  Gud. 

1  WHEN  fainting  in  the  sultry  waste 

And  parched  "xvith  thirst  extreme, 
The  weary  pilgrim  longs  to  taste 
The  cool  relreshing  s'tream  : — 

2  So  longs  the  weary,  fainting  mind, 

Oppressed  with  sins  and  woes. 
Some  soul-reviving  spring  to  find, 
Whence  heavenly  comfort  Hows. 

3  Oh  !  may  I  thirst  for  thee,  ray  God  ! 

With  ardent,  strong  desire ; 
And  still,  through  all  this  desert  roAd 
To  taste  thy  gl-ace  aspire. 

4  Then  shall  my  prayer  to  thee  ascend- 

A  grateful  sacrifice ; 
My  mourning  voice  wilt  thou  attend 
And  grant  me  full  supplies. 

C.  M. 
t>  4  .  God,  as  seen  in  Nature. 

\  I  SING  th'  almighty  power  of  God. 
That  made  the  mountains  lise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abrona, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  1  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 
The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ; 


(276  hymne?. 

The  moon  shines  lull  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  >^ing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Tlfat  filled  the  earth  with  l')od  ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  wit  a  hia  word 
And  then  pronounced  theni  gooQ. 

4  Lord  !  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  I  turn  mine  eye  ! 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky  ! 

5  There  's  not  a  plant  nor  flower  below, 

But  makes  thy  glories  known ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  Creatures  that  borrow  life  from  thee, 

Are  subject  to  thy  care  ; 
There  's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there 

Oft  C.  M. 

«>0.  Rejoicing  in  God,  our  Father 

1  COME,  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace, 

And  sing  the  Saviour's  love; 
Soon  shall  you  join  the  glorious  theme. 
In  loftier  strains  above. 

2  God,  the  eternal,  mighty  God, 

To  dearer  names  descends  ; 
Calls  you  his  treasure  and  his  joy, 
His  children  and  his  friends. 

3  My  Father,  God  !  and  may  these  lips 

Pronounce  a  name  so  dear  ? 
Not   hus  could  heaven's  sweet  harmony 
Delight  my  listening  ear. 

4  Thanks  to  my  God  for  every  gift 

His  bounteous  hands  bestow ; 
And  thanks  eternal  for  that  Icve 
Whence  all  those  con)forls  How- 

•.?fi  ^-  ^- 

J  i  * .     Ptrjzctions  of  God  in  las  Goxerr^'neari 

I  JEHOVAH  reigns— his  throne  is  high. 

His  robes  are  light  and  majesty; 


277 


10. 


Ris  glory  shines,  with  beams  so  brirp'. 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

I  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe  : 
His  justice  guards  his  holy  law ; 
Jlis  love  reveals  a  smiling  face  ; 
His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  f;hine^4 
And  bailies  Satan's  deep  designs; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  fultill 
The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  desceai 
To  bs  my  father  and  my  friend  ?- 
Thee  let  my  songs  with  angels  join  ; 
Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 

C.  M. 

God,  all  in  all. 

1  MY  God,  my  portion  and  my  love, 

My  everlasting 'all! 
I  've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  What  empty  things  are  al!  the  skies. 

And  this  inferior  clod  ! 
There  's  nothii^g  here  deserves  my  joys  ; 
There  's  nothing  like  my  God. 

3  In  vain  the  bright,  the  bTirning  sun 

Scatters  his  feeble  light: 
'T  is  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  nooc; 
If  thou  withdraw, — 't  is  night. 

4  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth. 

If  once  compared  with  thee  ! 
Or  what 's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 

Or  all  my  friends  to  me  7 
6  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  called  the  stars  my  own, — 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself, 

I  were  a  wretch  undone. 
fi  l,€t  others  stretch  their  arms  like  sea«. 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  fE«:e, 

Ajid  '  ''esire  n.'i  more. 


278  HiTVINis. 

Al  ^-  ^^- 

Ttl  God's  Condescension. 

1  UP  to  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high, 

And  views  the  nations  from  afar, 
Let  everlastin;^  praises  ily, 
And  tell  how  large  his  bnnnties  ar« 

2  He  over-rules  all  mortal  things, 

And  manages  our  mean  afi'airs  : 
On  humble  souls  the  King  of  kings 
Bestows  his  counsels  and  his  caree. 

3  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  Ave  pour 

nto  the  bosom  of  our  God  ; 
lie  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  us  bear  the  heavy  load. 

4  Oh !  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 

A  tribute  enual  to  thy  grace — 
To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise. 
And  teach  the  golden  Iiarps  thy  prai»« 

S.  M. 
4/^»  Exhortation  to  Praise. 

1  STAND  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

Ye  people  of  his  choice ! 
Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God, 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise, 

Above  all  blessing  high, 
Who  would  not  fear  his  Imly  name, 

And  laud,  and  magnify  1 
a  Oh  !  for  the  living  flame 

From  his  owis  altar  brought. 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire 

And  wing  to  heaveti  our  thought. 

4  God  is  our  strength  and  song. 

And  his  salvation  ours ; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed. 
With  ail  our  ransomed  powers. 

5  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord,— 

The  Lord,  your  God,  adore, 
gtand  up,  and  bless  his  glorious  name, 
ITenceforlh,  for  evermore. 


<jui».  279 

L.  M. 

"TO*  Men  not  comparable  toilh  God. 

1  SHALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
Contend  with  their  Creator,  God  % 
Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just,  than  he  7 

?-  Behold  !  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne ; 
Their  natrres,  when  compared  with  h!8 
Are  neither  holy,  just  nor  wise. 

3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they, 
Who  spring  from  dust,  and  dwell  in  clay 
Touched  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath, 
We  faint,  and  vanish  like  the  moth. 

4  Almighty  Power  !  to  thee  we  bow  ; 
How  frail  are  we — how  glorious  thou  ! 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare, 
With  an  eternal  God,  compare. 


44. 


L.  M. 
Praise  to  Gcd. 
PRAISE,  everlasting  praise,  be  paid 
To  him,  who  earth's  foundation  laid  : 
Praise  to  the  God,  whose  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation,  as  he  please. 
Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lor/3, 
Who  rules  his^people  by  his  woro ; 
And  there,  as  strong  as  his  decrees. 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 
Whence,  then,  should  doubts  and  fears  arise ; 
Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes'? 
Slowly,  alas  !  our  mind  receives 
The  comforts  that  our  Maker  gives. 
Oh !  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith, 
To  credit  what  th'  Almighty  saith  ; 
T'  embrace  the  message  of  his  Sou, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 
Then,  should  the  garth's  old  pillars  shake. 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break, 
Our  steady  souls  wculd  fear  no  more, 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 


380  IlYMNb. 

Ar  ^■^^- 

^O.        Goocbicss  of  God  seeii  in  his  Wark4 

1  HAIL,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good  ! 

To  thee  our  songs  we  raise  ; 
Nature,  through  all  her  various  scenes, 
Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  evening  mild, 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view ; 
And  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult, 
With  transports  ever-new. 

3  Thy  glory  beams  in  every  star 

Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night ; 
And  decks  the  smiling  face  of  morn. 
With  rays  of  cheerful  light. 

4  The  lofty  hill — the  humble  lawn, 

With  countless  beauties  shine  : 
The  silent  grove — the  awful  shade, 
Proclaim  thy  power  divine. 

5  And  while,  in  all  thy  wondrous  Avays, 

Thy  varied  love  we  see  ; 
Oh  !  may  our  hearts,  Great  God  !  be  led 
Through  all  thy  works  to  thee. 

Ai\  ^'  ^^- 

m}J*  Wis(lo7n  and  Knoicledge  of  God. 

1  AWAKE,  my  tongue  !  thy  tribute  bring 
To  him,  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing; 
Praise  him,  who  is  all  praise  above, — 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge — how  profound  ' 

A  depth,  where  all  our'tlioughts  fire  drovsneJ; 
■  The  stars  he  numbers  ; — and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  tho?e  heavenly  llames. 

3  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold  : 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine. 

To  speak  his  wisdom'all  divine. 

i  But  in  redemption.  Oh  !  what  grace  !— 
Its  wonders.  Oh  I  what  thought  can  trace  I 
Here  wisdom  shines  for  ever  bright ; — 
Praise  him,  my  soul .  with  sv/eet  delight- 


GOD  281 

»  /  .        .Sovereignty  and  JJovnnicn  of  Gou, 

1  KEEP  silence,  all  created  things  '. 

And  wait  your  Maker's  nod  ; 
My  soul  stands  tremblins:,  while  she  sings 
Tiie  honors  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  liell,  and  worlds  unknown. 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree; 
lie  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

Chained  to  his  throne,  a  •volume  lies, 

Witli  all  tlie  fates  of  men, 
With  every  angel's  form  and  size, 

Dravv^n  by  th'  eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  his  hook, 
And  makes  his  counsels  shine ; 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  strok'i. 
Fulfills  some  deep  design. 

b  My  God !  I  Avould  not  long  to  see 

My  fate,  with  curious  eyes, —  , 

What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise. 

6  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace. 
Oh  !  may  I  find  my  name. 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord — the  Lamb. 

H.  M. 

*0.  Faithfulness  of  God. 

.  THE  pron^/ses  I  sing. 

Which  sovereign  love  hath  spoko: 
Nor  will  th'  eternal  King 

His  Avords  of  gi ace  revoke  : 
They  stand  secure 

And  steadfast  still ; 
.  Not  Zion's  hill 
Abides  so  sure. 

2  The  mountains  melt  avv-ay,  '■ 

When  once  the  Judge  appearuj 
And  sun  and  moon  decay, 
Tkat  measx.re  mortal  years. 


282  HYMNS 

But.  still  the  same, 

111  radiant  lines, 

The  prom'se  ^ii.ne9 
Througli  all  the  llame. 
3  Their  hnrmony  shall  sound 

Through  my  attentive  ears, 
When  thunders  cleave  the  grouad. 

And  dissipate  the  spheres  : 
Mid  all  the  shock 

Of  that  dread  scene, 

I  stand  serene  ; — 
Thy  word,  my  rock. 

4Q  ^-  ^^- 

»£? .  T/ie  glories  of  Redemption. 

1  FATHER !  how  wide  thy  glory  shines  ! 

How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  sigas,- 
By  thousand  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill ; 
4ud  on  the  wings  of  every  hour, 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  But  when  we"  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms. 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  ioin, 
In  their  divinest  forms,— 

4  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known  ; 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess, — 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
The  justice,  or  the  grace. 

5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb  ^ 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  : 
Brisht  seraphs  learn  Immanuel's  name. 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

6  Oh  !  may  I  bear  some  humble  part. 

In  that  immortal  song  : 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart. 
An,]  Jove  command  my  tongue, 

S.  M. 
5>il.  The  God  of  Mercy  and  Juetice. 

I  THE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
Uis  Godhead  from  hia  throne ;- 


(joi).  283 

"Mercy  and  justice  are  the  names, 
By  which  I  will  be  known. 

2  "Ye  ilying  souls,  that  sit 

In  darkness  and  distress  ! 
Look  I'rom  the  borders  of  the  pit, 
To  my  recovering  grace." 

3  Pinners  shall  hrar  the  sound  ; 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  owr^— 
Our  righteousness  and  strength  is  found 
In  thee,  the  Lord,  alone. 

4  In  thee  shall  Israel  trust. 

And  see  their  guilt  forgiven  :   ■ 

God  will  pronounce  the  sinners  just, 

And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 

^  CM. 

^  1 .     Almightij  Poicer  and  Majesty  of  God.    . 

1  TirC  Lord,  our  God,  is  full  of  might, 

The  winds  obey  his  will ; 
He  speaks— and,  in  his  heavenly  hei^ni, 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves  !  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar  ; 

The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 

And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Howl,  winds  of  nijht !  your  force  combine, 

Without  his  hicrh  behest. 
Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain-pine. 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  Ilis  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar, 

In  distant  jieals  it  dies  ; 
lie  yokes  the  whirlwind  to  his  car. 
And  sweeps  the  howHng  skiea. 

5  Ye  nations  !  bend— in  reverence  bena 

Ye  monarchs  !  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 
Trf»  celebrate  your  God. 

r«  C.  M. 

\.»  -w.  God,,  holy,  just,  and  sovereign. 

1  HOW  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 
Be  pure  before  their  Gnd  7 


284  HYMNS. 

If  he  coiiteiid  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  lieneath  his  rod. 

2  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise; 

What  vain  presumers  dare, 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  ri.se, 
Or  tempt  th'  unequal  war  ? 

3  Mountains,  by  his  almighty  wrath, 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn  ; 
lie  shakes  the  earth,  from  south  lo  ftorth., 
And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 

4  Tie  bids  the_sim  forbear  to  rise — 

Th'  obedient  sun  forbears  : 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  skit:3, 
And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 

5  He  walks  upon  the  stormy  sea, 

.Flies  on  the  stormy  wind : 
There's  none  can  trace  his  wondrous  way, 
Or  Iiis  dark  footsteps  lind. 

^  C.  M. 

•)»y.      The  divine  Purpose  and  Providencs 
1  GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
Ancf  rides  upon  the  storm. 
■<!  Deep,  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs. 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 
4  Ye  fearful  saints  !  fresh  courage  taka  ; 
The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
behind  a  frowning  providence. 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour  ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
Bat  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 


CUD.  '^85 

0  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  : 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

CM. 
D'l.  Love  of  God. 

1  CO>rE,  ye  that  know^  and  fear  thtj  Lord 

And  raise  your  soul  above ; 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing  that — God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  decIareH 

And  all  his  mercies  prove ; 
While  Christ,  th'  atoning  Lamb,  cupeurM, 
To  show  that— God  is  love. 

3  Behold  his  ]o^  ng-kindiiess  waits, 

For  those  who  from  him  rove, 
And  calls  of  mercy  reach  their  hearts, 
To  teach  them— God  is  love. 

4  The  work  besrun  is  carried  on, 

By  power  from  heaven  above ;  ^ 

And  every  step,  from  first  to  last, 
Proclaims  that — God  is  love. 

5  Oh  !  may  we  all,  while  here  below, 

This  best  of  blessing's  prove ; 
Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds. 
Shall  shout  that— God  is  love. 

^^  C.  M. 

■  )•>.  TVie  Sovereignti/  of  God. 

1  THY  way,  O  God  !  is  in  the  sea ; 

Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace, 

Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 

Of  thine  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround  ; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  inward  thoughts  confound. 

3  As,  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  st5e 

The  wonders  of  thy  love. 
How  l/ttle  do  I  know' of  thee. 
Or  of  the  joys  above,' 


28G  HYMNS. 

4  Th(High  but  in  part  I  know  thy  wH}, 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 
When  will  thy  love  the  whole  reveal 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

5  Ir    spture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace  ; 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

ra  '''■ 

»>0.  Universal  Praise  to  Gad. 

1  SONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, — 
When  he  spake,  and  it  Avas  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born  - 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, — 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day  : 
God  will  make  neAv  heavens  and  eurth,— 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb. 
Till  that  glorious  morning  cornel 
No ! — the  church  delight.s  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  prp.iao 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  m  songs  of  praise  rejoice, 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  deatn , 
Then,  amid  eternal  joy. 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ, 

C.  M. 
57.  A  faithful  God. 

„  BE-GIN,  my  tongue  !  some  heavenly  them«, 
AnJ  speak  some  boundless  thing,— 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 


GOD  387 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 
And  sound  his  power  abroad; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 
■^  Proclaim—"  Salvation  from  the  Lord, 
For  wretched,  dying  men  ;" 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word, 
With  an  immortal  pen. 
t  Engraved  as  in  eternal  brass, 
The  mighty  promise  shines, 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze, 
Those  everlasting  lines. 

5  His  word  of  grace  is  sure  and  strong, 

As  that  which  built  the  skies : 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

6  Oh '  might  I  hear  thy  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,—"  Thou  art  mine ;"" 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  a/iC^ 
To  notes  almost  divine. 
7s. 
TTianksgiving. 
1  SWELL  the  anthem,  raise  the  song  ; 
Praises  to  our  God  belong  : 
Saints  and  angels  !  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  theheavenly  King. 
^  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  happy  land  : 
Guarded  by  his  watchful  eye, 
Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy. 

3  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway 
May  we  cheerfully  obey, 
Never  feel  oppression's  rod. 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

4  Hark  !  the  voice  of  nature  singi> 
P'*aises  to  the  King  of  kings; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 

CM. 
Endless  Praise. 
YES— 1  wHl  Mess  thee,  O  my  God  ; 
Through  all  my  mortal  days, 


.^S 


59 


28«  HYMN8. 

A.nd  to  eternity  prolong  i 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise.  | 

2  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim  J 

The  honors  of  my  God  ; 
My  life,  with  all  its  active  powers,  i 

Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

3  Not  death  itself  shall  stop  my  song, 

Though  death  will  close  my  eyes  :  j 

My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heighta  ] 

And  sweeter  raptures  rise.  I 

4  There  shall  my  lips  in  endless  praise  '■ 

Their  grateful  tribute  pay  : 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue, 
And  an  eternal  day. 

L.  M. 

OU.     God  ackTxmdedged  in  national  Blesaing%, 

\  GREAT  God  of  nations  !  now  to  thee  ' 

Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise  ; 

With  humble  heart,  and  bending  knee. 

We  oHer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2  Thy  name  we  bless,  Almighty  God ! 

For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown  ^ 

To  this  fair  land  the  pilgrims  trod, —  ' 

This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own.  ; 

3  Here,  Freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide, 

And  casts  her  sott  and  hallowed  ray  :  ' 

Here,  thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide         * 
In  safety,  through  their  dangerous  way. 

4  We  praise  thee,  that  the  gospel's  light, 

Through  all  our  land,  its  radiance  sheds  , 
Dispels  the  shades  of  error's  night, 
And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

5  Great  God  !  preserve  ns  in  thy  fear  ;  ' 

In  dangers  still  our  guardian  be ; 
Oh  !  spread  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here, — 
Let  all  the  people  worslup  thee. 

0 1 .  National  Praise  and  Prayer. 

1  WITH  grateful  hearts,  with  joyful  tongue*,  \ 

To  God  we  raise  united  songs;  I 

ili.s  power  and  mercy  v/e  proclaim:  j 


CHRIST.  'jsy 

nirough  every  ase,  Oh !  may  we  owu. 
Jehovah  here  has  fixed  his  throne.— 

And  triumph  in  his  mighty  name. 
■■*  L  ong  as  the  moon  her  course  shall  run. 
Or  men  behold  the  circling  sun, 

Lord  !  in  our  land,  support  thy  reign  j 
(^rown  her  just  counsels  with  success, 
With  truth  and  peace  her  borders  bless, 

And  all  thy  sacred  rights  maintain. 


CHRIST. 


H2 


C.  M. 
Ckrisl'3  Nativity. 
I  MORTALS !  awake ;  with  angel*  jc-iu. 
And  chaunt  the  solemn  lay ; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude,  combine 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

/  In  heaven  the  rapt'rous  song  began. 
And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Througli  all  the  shining  legions  ran 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  riwift,  through  the  vast  expanse,  it  fleWt 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled  ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'T  was  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran ; 
.\nd  angels  flew,  with  eager  joy, 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark!  the  cherulic  armies .shoui, 

And  glory  leads  the  song  ; 
Good-will  and  peace  are  heard  thr'*ughoul 
Th' harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

J  With  joy  the  chorus  we  repeat — 
"  Glory  to  God  on  high  !" 
Good-will  and  peace  are  now  complete  ; 
Jesus  is  born  to  die. 
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67. 


292  HYMNS 

'  II.  M 

Joy  at  JmmanueVs  Birtti, 

1  HARK !  hark !— the  notes  of  joy 

Roll  o'er  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  seraphs  find  employ* 

For  Jieir  sublimest  strains  ;  ' 

Some  ne.w  delight  in  heaven  is  known ; 
Loud  sound  the  harps  around  the  mrnnd 

2  Hark  !  hark  ! — the  sounds  draw  nigh. 

The  joyful  hosts  descend  ; 
Jesus  forsakes  the  sky, 

To  earth  his  footstensi  bend  ; 
He  comes  to  bless  our  lallen  race ; 
He  comes  with  messages  of  grace 

3  Bear,  bear  the  tidings  rou-nd ; 

Let  every  rnortarknow 
What  love  in  God  is  found, 

What  pity  he  can  show  ;' 
Ye  -wields  that  blow  !  ye  waves  that  roil 
Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to  pole 

4  Strike,  strike  the  harps  again, 

To  great  Immanuel's  name  ; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men ! 

And  all  his  grace  proclaim  ; 
Angels  and  men !  wake  every  string, 
'Tis  God  the  Saviour's  praise  we  sing. 


68 


8s  and  7s. 
The  Songs  of  Angels. 

1  HARK !  what  mean  those  lio?y  voices 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  t 
Lo  I  th'  angelic  host  rejoices — 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  tne  wondrous  story 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  jc^  ,- 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory — 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

d  "  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heavea^ 
Reaching  far  ashman  is  found ; 
S<\uls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven  ; — 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 


CHRIST.  2{*2 

i  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 
Heaven  and  earth !  his  praises  sing 
Oh  !  receive  wnom  God  appointed, 
For  jour  prophet,  priest,  and  kin». 

6  '•  Hasten,  mortals  !  to  adore  him; 
Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy  ; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him,.'  - 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !" 

n.  M. 

nK  '  The  Birth  of  Christ. 

1  HARK  !  what  celestial  notes 

What  melody  we  hear  ! 
Soft  on  the  morn  it  floats, 

And  fills  the  ravished  ear  : 
T)ie  tuneful  shell, 

The  golden  lyre, 

And  vocal  choir 
The  concert  swell. 
^  Th'  angelic  hosts  descend. 

With  harmony  divine; 
See  how  from  heaven  they  bend, 

And  in  full  chorus  join  ! 
"Fear  not,"  say  they, 

"  Great  joy  we  bring  ; — 

Jesus,  your  King, 
Is  born  to-day. 

3  "He  comes,  from  error's  night, 

Your  wandering  feet  to  sav;  ; 
To  realms  of  bliss  and  light. 

He  lifts  you  from  the  grave : 
This  glorious  morn, 

Let  all  attend  ; 

Your  matchless  friend, 
Your  Saviour 's  born. 

4  "  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

Ye  mortals  !  spread  the  soun.d, 
A.nd  let  your  raptures  fly,  * 

To  earih's  remotest  bourn? : 
For  peace  on  earth, 

From  God  in  heaven, 

To  man  is  given, 
At  Jesus'  birth." 


294  HYMNS. 

— ,_.  8s  and  7s. 

t\)t  The  IncarnaiiOn. 

1  SHEPHERDS !  hail  the  wciuirous  stranger : 

Now  to  Bethle'm  speed  your  way ; 
Lo  !  in  yonder  humble  manger, 
Christ,  the  Lord,  id  born  to-day  : — 

2  Christ,  by  prophets  long-predicted, 

Joy  of  Israel's  chosen  race  ; 
Light  to  Gentiles  long-afHicted, 
Lost  in  error's  darkest  maze. 

3  Bright  the  star  of  your  salvation,   ' 

Pointing  to  his  rude  abode ! 
Rapturous  news  for  every  nation  : — 
Mortals  !  now  behold  your  God  ! 

4  Glad,  we  trace  th'  amazing  story, 

Angels  leave  meir  bliss  to  tell ; 
Tli£rtie  sublime,  replete  with  glory — 
Sinners  saved  from  death  and  hell. 

5  Love  eternal  moved  the  Saviour, 

Thus  to  lay  his  radiance  by ; 
Blessings  on  the  Lamb  for  ever — 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 

7 1 .  The  Star  in  the  East. 

1  SONS  of  men  !  behold  from  far, 
Hail  the  long  expected  star  ; — 
Jacob's  star,  that  gilds  the  night, 
Guides  bewildered  nature  right. 

2  Never  fear,  that  hence  should  flow 
Wars  or  pestilence  below  : 

Wars  it  bids,  and  tumults,  cease. 
Ushering  in  the  Prince  of  peace. 

3  Mild  it  shines  on  all  beneath, 
Piercing  through  the  sliades  cf  deatb,— 
Scattering  error's  wide-si)read  night 
Kindlmg  darkness  into  ligiit 

4  Nations  all !  far  off  and  near. 
Haste  to  aee  your  God  appear  ; 
Haste,  for  him  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  hiM  manifested  there. 


CHRrr^T.  '295 

t  Z,     Joy  of  A  ngels  at  the  S'av  iour's  Birth. 
1  WHILE    sheplierd^   watched  their    flocks    b^ 
night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down. 
And  glory  shone  around. 
-  ''Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 
Had  seized  their  troubled^  mind, 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring. 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day. 

Is  torn  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord. 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  ; — 

4  "  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find. 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid."  ^ 

G  Thus  spake  the  seraph— and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  vviio  thus 

Addressed  their  joyful  song  : — 

G  "All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
Good- will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  m«n, 
Begin,  and  never  cease !" 

p,^  8s,  7s,  and  4. 

4  O,  Good  Tidings  of  great  Joy. 

1  ANGELS  !  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth  : 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story, 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

•2  Shepherds  !  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  nigkt,-- 

God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines. the  infant  light  • 

Come  and  worr<hip— 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  Kiog. 


296  HYMNS. 

3  Sases !  leave  your  contemplations- 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar ; 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations  ; 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star  : 
Come  and  worship — 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King 

4  Saints!  before  the  altar  bending. 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 

In  his  temple  shall  api)ear  : 
Come  and  worship — 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King, 

5  Sinners !  wrung  with  true  repentance 

Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains. 

Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 
Mercy  calls  you — break  your  chains : 

Come  and  worship- 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King 

^   •  lis  and  10s. 

7  4."'  Star  of  the  East. 

1  BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  mon> 

ing! 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  awj 
S<^ar  of  the  East ! — the  horizon  adorning — 
Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle,  the  dew-drops  are  shining ; 

Low  lies  his  head,  witli  the  beasts  of  the  stall  ; 
Angels  adore  him,  in  slumber  reclining — 
Maker,  and  Monarcii,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion 

Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine ! 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  .imple  oblation. 

Vainly  with  gold,  would  his  favor  secure  ; 
Richer,  by  far,  is  the  he.irt's  adoration, — 

Dearer  to  God,  are  the  pi-ayers  of  the  poor- 
5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning  ' 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid 
Star  of  the  east !— the  horizon  adorning— 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


craiisT.  297 

C.  M. 
tD  The  Incarnation. 

1  AWAKE,  awake  the  sacred  song 

To  our  incarnate  Lord  ! 
Let  every  heart,  and  every  tongue 
Adore  th' eternal  Word. 

2  That  awful  Word,  that  sovereign  Power. 

By  whom  the  worlds  were  made, — 
Oh  !  happy  morn — illtistrious  hour  !— 
Was  once  in  llesli  arrayed. 

3  Then  shone  almighty  power  and  love,  ^     I 

In  all  their  glorious  forms, 
When  Jesus  left  his  throne  above, 
lo  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 

4  To  dwell  with  misery  here  below, 

The  Saviour  left  the  skies. 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  wo, 

That  worthless  man  might  rise. 
.*)  Adoring  angels  tuned  their  songs, 

To  had  the  joyful  day  ; 
With  rapture,  then,  let  human  tongues 

Their  grateful  homage  pay. 

C.  M. 

/  O.  TJie  Song  of  Angels. 

1  ANGELS  rejoiced  and  sweetly  sung, 

At  our  Redeemer's  birth  : 
Mortals  !  awake ;  let  every  tongue 
Proclaim  his  matchless  worth. 

2  Glory  to  God  who  dwells  on  high, 

And  sent  his  only  Son 
To  take  a  servant's  form,  and  dXe, 
For  evils  we  had  done  !  ~ 

3  Good-wUl  to  men  : — ye  fallen  race  J 

Arise  and  shout  for  joy  ; 
He  comes  with  rich,  aljounding  grace 
To  save,  and  not  destroy. 

4  Lord  !  send  the  gracious  tidings  forth, 

Vnd  fill  the  world  with  light, 
That  Jew  and  Gentile,  through  the  earttv, 
iMay  know  thy  saving  might. 


298  ilYftiNS. 

5  Ye  poor    wno  tremble  at  the  word. 
Distressed,  a-nd  heljjless  too, — 
Oil !  come  and  welcome  to  the  Lord. 
For  he  was  born  for  you. 

>^r/         •  ^-  ^^• 

/  /  .  The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

1  WHEN,  marshalled  on  the  nislitly  plain, 

The  glittering  hosts  bestud  the  sky; 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 
Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark  !  hark ! — to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem  ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode. 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  aark,— 
The  ocean  yawned — and  rudely  blowed 
The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark, 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze. 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem ; — 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose, — 
It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease  ; 
And  through  the  storm,  and'danger's  thrali, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now  safely  moored — my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  njght's  diadem, 
For  ever'and  for  evermore. 
The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem  ! 

CM. 

#0.  Christ's  Cominission. 

1  COME,  happy  souls  !  approach  your  Crod, 
With  new  melodious  songs  ; 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 
The  tributes  of  your  tongues. 

'i  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  loiie, 
That  pitied  dying  men. 
The  Father  sent  his  equa.  Son 
To  give  them  life  again 


CHRIST.  299 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus  !  were  net  armeti 

Witli  a  revenging  rod  ; 
No  hard  commission  to  perform 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wratli  forsook  the  throne, 
When  Christ,  on  the  kind  errand,  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,  sinners  !  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 
t  And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry  ; 

Trust  in  tlie  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

6  See,  dearest  Lord  !  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  offered  grace  ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love 
And  give  the  Father  praise. 
C.  M. 
/  t7.         Christ's  Compassion  to  the  Weak. 

1  WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

Of  our  High-Priest  above ; 

His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 

Ills  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  withiUj 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
Ho  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean. 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  But  spotless,  innocent,  and  pure, 

The  great  Redeemer  stood  ; 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh. 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears  ; 
And,  in  his  measure,  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power ; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace. 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

Kin  ^-  ^^- 

OU.  God  glorified  in  the  Goapel. 

1  THE  Lord,  descending  from  above, 
Invites  his  children  near ; 


300  HYMNS. 

While  power,  aud  truth,  and  boundless  lov<i 
Display  their  glories  here. 

2  Here,  in  thy  gospel's  wondrous  frAme, 

Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue  ; 
A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  name. 
Beyond  whate'er  they  Iviiew. 

3  Thy  nam;  is  writ  in  fairest  lines, — 

Thy  wonders  here  we  trace  ; 
Wisdom  through  all  the  mystery  shmea 
And  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 

4  The  law  its  best  obedience  owes 

To  our  incarnate  God  ; 
And  thy  revenging  justice  shows 
Its  honors  in  his'biood. 

5  But  still  the  lustre  of  thy  grace 

Our  warmer  thoughts  employs, 
Gilds  the  whole  scene  with  brighter  rayis. 
And  more  exalts  our  joys. 

L.  M. 
C3l.  Peace  and  Hope  through  Christ's  Literceaston. 

1  HE  lives — the  great  Redeemer  lives  ! 
What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives ! 
And  now,  before  his  Father-God, 
Pleads  the  full  merits  of  his  blood. 

2  Eepeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice,  armed  with  frowns,  appears ; 
But,  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face, 
Sweet  mercy  smiles — and  all  is  peace. 

3  In  every  dark,  distressful  hour. 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power, 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart- 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

4  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend  ! 
On  thee  our  humble  hopes  depend  : 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

Q.>  C.  M. 

O'W.  Praise  to  the  Saviour. 

I  OH  !  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  smj^ 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise  ! 


CHRIST.  30} 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  ICiig, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 
i  Aly  gracious  Master  and  roy  Gcd  ! 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, — 
To  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 

The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus — the  name  that  calms  my  fefirs. 

That  bids  my  sorrows  cea;se  ; 
'T  is  music  to  my  ravished  ears  ; 

'T  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 
1  lie  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

lie  sets  the  pris'ner  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean  ; 

His  blood  availed  for  me. 
6  Let  us  obey,  we  then  shall  know, 

Siiall  feel  our  sins  forgiven ; 
Anticipate  our  heaven  below. 

And  own,  that  love  is  heaven. 

Qo  L.   M. 

Cj»j,  Hosannas  to  Christ. 

1  WHAT  are  those  soul-reviving  strains 
That  echo  thus  from  Salem's  plains  1 
What  anthems  loud,  and  louder  stiii, 
Sweetly  resound  from  Zion's  hill  1 

2  Lo  !  'tie  an  infant  chorus  sings 
Ilosanna  to  the  King  of  kings': 

The  Saviour  comes,  and  babp*  proclaljCi 
Salvation,  sent  in^esus'  nansre. 
H  Nor  these  alone  their  voice  shall  rail?/ 
For  we  will  join  this  song  of  praise : 
Still  Israel's  children  forward  preo9 
To  hail  the  Lord,  their  righLeousn*;*  • 

4  Proclaim  hosannas  loud  and  clear  : 
See  David's  son  and  Lord  appear  ' 
Glory  and  prai:5e  on  earth  be  givefc^ 
Hosannti  in  the  highest  heaven. 

^  U.  M. 

04.  Jes-Js.  my  Trust. 

1  JESUS !  1  love  tny  r.;uirraiag  ntdU 
'T  U  mu.sic  to  niiiie.  ear  ; 


302  lli^MNh. 

Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  should  hear. 

2  Yes, — iliou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  joy,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 
J;wels,  to  thee,  are  gaiiUy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish, 

In  tliee  most  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart* 

And  sheds  its  fragrance  there  ; — 
The  healing  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
Tlie  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I  '11  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name, 

With  my  last  lab'ring  breath  ; 
Then,  speechless,  clasp  thee  in  mine  arnip 
The  antidote  of  death. 

Q-  C.  M. 

Ot).  God  reconciled  in  Christ. 

1  DEAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 

My  Jesus  and  my  God  ! 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trille  with  thy  blood  ? 

2  'T  is  by  the  merits  of  thy  death, 

The  Father  smiles  again ; 
'T  is  by  thine  interceding  \y:eath, 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see. 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find  ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three, 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  Hut,  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  .begins  ; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  siua. 

6  While  Jews  on  their  own  lav?  rdy. 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  I)oa3t ; — 
\  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
/Vna  there  I  fix  my  tru«t. 


CHRIST.  a03 

C.  P.  M. 

OO.  Tlie  Excellency  of  Chriat. 

1  OH !  CO  lid  I  speak  the  matchless  worth,— 
Oh  !  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine  ; 
I  'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  -with  Gabriel  while  he  sings, 

la  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I  'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would,  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

3  Soon  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face ; 
Then,  with  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 
A  l)lest  eternity  I  '11  spend — 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

^-w  C.  M. 

O  /  .  Christ,  the  living  Fuuntain. 

I  THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blooi', 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  sta'ins. 
•3  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  lie, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 
J  Dear  dying  Lamb  !  thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 
G  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 
When  this  poor  lispinr,  stamnieiiug  wmeue 
1  ies  silent  in  the  grave. 


:i04  HYMNS 

QQ      .  ^-  M. 

OO.  Sun  cf  Righteousness. 

1  RISE,  glorious  Sun !  supremely  bright. 

Diffuse  thy  rays  abroad  ; 
Scatter  the  shades  of  gloomy  uiglit, 
And  show  the  heavenly  road. 

2  With  healing  in  thy  wings,  arise 

Ou  this  daik  soul  of  mine  ; 
Oh  !  pour  thy  glories  from  tlie  skies, 
And  give  me  life  divine. 

0  Though  th(n-ns  and  briers,  pits  and  snarea, 

Beset  the  path  I  go, 
One  ray  of  thine  dispels  my  fears, 
And  guides  me  safely  through. 

S.  M. 

Oe7.  Christ,  suffering  for  our  Si'is 

1  LIKE  sheep  we  w  ent  astray. 

And  broke  the  fold  of  God  ; 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way. 

But  all  the  downward  road. 
'A  How  dreadful  was  the  hour, 

When  God  our  wanderings  laid 
And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 

Upon  the  shepherd's  head  ! 

3  IIow  glorious  was  the  grace. 

When  Christ  sustained  the  stroke  ' 
His  life  and  blood  the  shepherd  pays, 
A  ransom  for  the  llock. 

4  But  God  shall  raise  his  head, 

O'er  all  the  sons  of  men. 
And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seed 
To  recompense  his  pain. 

5  "  I  '11  give  him,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  A  portion  with  the  strong  ; 

He  shall  possess  a  large  reward, 

And  hold  his  honors  long." 

nf\  ^'-  ^'^- 

t/l_r.  The  Teadmig  of  Jesus. 

I  HOW  sweetly  flowed  the  gospei's  soaud 
From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace. 


CHRIST.  305 

While  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  reverence  filled  the  place ! 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoko> 

To  heaven  he  led  his  foll'wers'  way ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke. 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  Come,  wanderers  !  to  my  Father's  home. 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones  !  and  rest ; 
Ves,  sacred  Teacher  !  we  v.ill  come, 
Obey,  and  be  for  ever  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust  I 

Pillars  of  earthly  pride  !  decay  ; 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

ai  ^-  ^^- 

-i*!.  Preserving  Grace. 

1  To  God,  the  only- wise, 

Our  Saviour  and  oar  King, 
Let  all  the  saints,  below  the  skies, 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'T  is  his  almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 

And  every  hurtful  snare. 
U  He  will  present  our  soals. 

Unblemished  and  complete. 
Before  the  giory  of  his  face, 

With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

^  Shall  meet  around  the  throne  ; 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer-G'od, 

Wisdom,  with  power,  belong.-*-. 
Immortal  crowns  of  majestv, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

Q<>  L.  M. 

^/v.  Love  of  Christ. 

\  I  WAS  a  traitor  doomed  to  die, 
Bound  to  endure  eternal  paJna  ; 
20 


30G  HYMNS. 

When  Jesus  saw  me  from  on  high, 
Was  moved  by  love,  and  broke  my  chains 

i  Did  melting  pity  stoop  so  low, 

The  Lord  from  heaven  pour  out  hi«  blooil 
To  save  our  rebel-race  from  wo, 
And  be  our  advocate  with  God  1 

3  Infinite  mercy  !  boundless  love  ! 
Stand  in  amaze,  ye  rolling  skies  ! 
The  Son  of  God,  his  grace  to  prove, 
Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  groans,  and  dies' 

«*.T>  ^-  ^^• 

t?  J.  The  Light  of  the  World. 

1  HOW  heavy  is  the  night 
That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 
Till  Clirist,  with  his  reviving  lighi. 
Over  our  souls  arise  ! 
y  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven : 
But  in  his  righteousness  arrayed, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways"; 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure, 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 

To  hold  our  souls  in  vain : 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free. 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain. 

5  Lord  !  we  adore  thy  ways 

To  bring  us  near  to  OJod  ; 
Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  gr»e*i. 
And  thiiie'atoning  blood. 


.  *4.  Bim  of  Righteousness. 

I  CHRIST  ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies,— 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light, — 
Sun  of  Righteousness  !  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  nignt ; 
Day-spring  from  on  high  !  be  near, 
Day-star !  in  my  heart  appear. 


CHRIST. 

2  DaTk  aul  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

If  ihy  light  is  hid  from  me; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  retirrn, 

Till  tliy  mercy's  beams  I  see ; 
Till  they  inv.-ard  liglit  impart,— 
Peace  aiiJ  gladness  to  my  heart. 

3  Visit,  then,  th.s  soul  of  mine, 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me.  Radiancy  divine  ! 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 
More  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day.' 

Q-r  ^  ^^■ 

TJi^,  Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  PLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 

We  wretched  sinners  lay. 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope. 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  ou^  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and — Oh  !  amazing  love  ! — 

lie  ran  to  our  relief 
.3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  abc.ve, 

With  joyful  haste  he  tied, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 

And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  Oh  !  for  this  iove  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break  ; 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

u  Angels!  assist  our  mighty  jovs; 
Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  , 
Dut  when  you  raise  your  highest  notrtK. 
Ilis  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 

ar  ^-  ^^■ 

\fi  9  Pearl  nf  great  Price. 

I  YE  glittering  toys  of  earth  !  adieH  ;  — 
A  nobler  choice  be  mine ; 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, — 
A  treasure  all  divine. 


808  '  HYMN«. 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  flattering  baits  of  sense  I 
Inestimable  worth  appear.s, — 
The  pearl  of  price  immense. 

3  Should  both  the  Indies,  at  my  call, 

Their  boasted  stores  resign, 
With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all. 
Forleave  to  call  thee  mine. 

4  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  possessed, 
I  'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart,  *-' 

And  be  for  ever  blessed. 

5  Dear  Sovereign  of  my  soul's  desires ! 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine ; 
Accept  the  praise  that  grace  inspires, 
Since  1  can  call  thee  mine. 

C.  M. 
O  i  »  Cliristi  our  Support  in  Deuth 

1  JESUS !  the  vision  of  thy  face 
Ilath  overpowering  charms : 
i^carce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace. 
While  in  the  Saviour's  arms. 

^  And  while  ye  hear  my  heart-strings  breab. 
ilow  sweet  the  minutes  roll ! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 
And  glory  in  my  soul. 

rsQ  ^-  ^^ 

J*C3.  CJinst,  our  Wisdom  and  ow Kighteousneu^ 

1  BURIE'D  in  shadows  of  the  night, 
We  lie,  till  Christ  restores  the  light ; 
Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Onr  guilty  souls  are  drowned  in  tears, 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears  ; 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress. 
And  sing  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

3  .Tesns  beholds  where  Satan  »eigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains: 
He  sets  the  pris'ners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 


ciiRis'i.  309 

4  Po(»r  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousjsesh 
Thou  art  our  mighty  All — and  we 
Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord !  to  the«. 

S.  M. 
J  if.  Ail  Tilings  in  Christ. 

TIIOU  very- present  Aid 

In  suffering  and  distress  ! 
The  mind,  which  still  on  thee  is  stayed, 
Is  kept  in  perfect  peace. 

2  The  soul,  by  faith  reclined 

On  the  Redeemer's  breast, 
Mid  raging  storms,  exults  to  find 
An  everlasting  rest. 

3  Sorrow  and  fear  are  gone, 

Whene'er  thy  face  appears ; 
It  stills  the  sighing  orphan's  moan, 
And  dries  the  widow's  tears. 

4  It  hallows  ever}'  cross, 

It  sweetly  comforts  me ; 
It  makes  me  now  forget ^ly  loss, 
And  lose  myself  in 'thee. ' 

5  Jesus,  to  whom  I  flv, 

Will  all  my  wishes  fill ; 
What  though  created  streams  are  dry  1 
I  have  the  fountain  stili. 

6  Stripped  of  my  earthly  friends, 

I  find  them  all  in  one  : 
And  peace,  and  joy  which  never  gvA^^ 
And  heaven,  in  Chri.st,  begun 

100.         The  Mercy  of  God  in  Christ 

1  NOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men. 

Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear ; 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  man  so  weli, 
Ke  sent  his  Son,  to  bear  our  load 
Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hel!. 


310  liYMxNS. 

3  Sinners !  believe  the  Saviour's  word 
Trust  in  liis  mighty  name  and  live; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  alFord, 
His  hands  a  "thousand  blessings  give 

lU  1 .  Love  of  Christ  in  the  Heart 

1  COME,  dearest  Lord  !  descend  and  dweJL, 

Jly  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 
j^  TRen  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel, 
The  joys  tliat  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength 

Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 
And  learn  the  heiKhth,  and  breadth,  and  length  : 
Of  thine  eternal  love  and  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 

More  than  our  thoughts  and  wishes  knov/, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done 
By  all  the  church,  through  Christ  the  S(n). 

102.  Vital  Union  to  Christ. 

1  DEAR  Saviour  !  we  are  thine 
By  everlasting  bonds ; 
Our  names,  our'hearts,  we  would  resign  ■ 
Our  hearts  are  in  thy  hands. 
<i  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave. 
With  ever-growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
Oh !  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  tliee,  our  head ; 
Shall  form  us  to  thine  image  brigh». 
That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay  ; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  ihy  side 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  Ave  are  one. 

Why  should  we  doubt  and  fiear  J 
If  he  in  heaven  hath  fixed  his  ti>»--ono, 
He  '11  fix  hi'^  members  there 


CHRIST.  311 

lUt>.  God's  Love  in  Christ. 

1  THE  Saviour  !— Oh  !  what  endless  charm? 

DwelUn  the  blissful  sound  ! 
Its  influence  every  tear  disarms. 
And  spreads  sweet  peace  around, 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 

In  rich  effusion  flow, 
For  guilty  rebels  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed  to  endless  m'u. 

i  Oh  !  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine, 
Of  bliss  a  boundless  store  ! 
Dear  Saviour !  let  me  call  thee  mine; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

4  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies,  i 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall ; 
My  Lord,  my  lil'e,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  aud  my  all ! 

104.  Mission  of  Christ. 

I  COME,  every  pious  heart, 

That  loves  the  Saviour's  name  ! 
Your  noblest  powers  exert 

To  celebrate  his  fame  ; 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below. 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 
'J  He  left  his  starry  crown. 
And  laid  his  robes  aside ; 
On  wings  of  love,  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died  : 
What  he  endured  no  tongue  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  fiom  death  and  heil.  • 

3  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose,— 

The  m&nsion  of  the  dead  ; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 

Li  glorious  triuuTphled  ; 
Up  through  the  sky  the  conqueror  rods. 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour-Grod. 

4  From  thence  he  '11  quickly  come, — 

flis  chariot  will  not  stay,- 


312  HYMNS. 

And  benr  our  spirits  home 

To  realms  of  endless  day  : 
There  shall  we  see  his  lovely  face, 
And  ever  be  in  his  embrace. 

lUO.  King  of  Samts. 

1  COiME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  nam©. 

And  joy  to  make  it  known  ! 
The  sove'rei^n  of  your  hearts  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  the  throne. 

2  Behold  your  Kin^,  your  Saviour,  crowued 

With  glories  all-uivine ; 
And  tellthe  wondering  nations  round. 
How  bright  these  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power  and  boundless  grace, 

In  him  unite  their  rays  ; 
Ye  that  have  e'er  beheld  his  face  ! 
Can  ye  Ibrbear  his  praise? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  beauties  of  our  King, 

We  long  to  love  as  angelsViO, 

And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vaini 

Lord !  teach  our  songs  to  rise ; 
Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain. 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

1  Ou.  A  new  Song  to  the  Lamb. 

i  BEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb 
Amidst  his  Father's  thmne  ! 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name. 
And  songs,  before  unknown 
2  i.ct  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 
The  church  adore  around  ; 
With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound- 
:-;  Those  are  the  prayers  of  ad  the  saints. 
And  these  the  hymns  hey  raise ; 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 


CHRIST.  313 

}  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever,  on  thy  "head. 

6  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 
Hast  set  the  pris'ners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  Rod, 
And  we  shall  rdgn  with  thee. 

l\}a.        Asking  the  Presence  of  Christ. 

1  C0:ME,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints  ! 

Our  humble  strains  attend, 
While,  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  thy  feet  we  bend. 

2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise  ! 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies  !' 

3  Come,  Lord  !  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame  ; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  came. 

4  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here, 

Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine 

A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

5  Then  shall  our  hearts  enraptured  Bay, — 

Come,  great  Redeemer !  come, 
And  bring  the  brieht.  the  glorious  day, 
That  calls  thy  children  home. 

lUo.  Di-cinity  of  Cltrist  proved  by  his  Mirackb 

1  BEHOLD  '  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ; 
Behoid  !  the  dead  awake  and  live ; 

The  dumb  speak  v/onders — and  the  lame 
Leap,  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  etern51  Spirit  o-wn  • 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  han^s  bleeding  on  the  ciosa. 


3)4  IIYMNP 

3  He  dies— the  lieavens  in  mcorning  stood ' 
He  rises,  and  appears  a  God : 

Behold  the  l.ord  ascending  high, — 
No  more  to  bleed — no  more  to  die  i 

4  Hence,  and  for  ever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  Tears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

IsUti.  Christ,  our  Righteousness. 

1  JESUS  » thy  robe  of  righteousness 
My  beauty  is, — my  glorious  dress: 
Mid  flaming  worlds,  in  this  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When,  from  the  dust  of  death,  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, — 
"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me.'? 

3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years  ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue  ; — 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

4  Oh  !  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice ; 
Now  bid  thy  banished  ones  rejoice  ; 
Their  beauty  this — their  glorious  dresft, 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

110.  '  The  example  of  Christ. 

1  MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord  ! 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word. 

But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  tiuth,  and  such  thy  7.eal,  • 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will,— 
Such  'ove  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight-air, 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer  ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew,* 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  vict'ry  too 


^  CHRIST.  315 

4  I'-e  thou  my  pattern ; — mfiEe  me  hear 
Mori^  of  tliy  gracious  imaee  liere. 
Theu  Gutl,  the  judge,  shall  own  ray  narae 
Among  the  fol^^vel•^5  of  the  Lamb 

6s  and  4s. 
li  I.  Worthy  the  Lamh. 

1  OLORY  to  God  on  high  ! 
I.et  lieaven  and  e'^rth  reply— 

••  Praise  ye  his  name  !" 
Ilis  love  and  grace  adore. 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore  : 
And  sing  for  evermore— 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

2  Ye  who  surround  the  throne  ' 
Cheerfully  join  in  one,  - 

Praising  his  name  : 
Ye  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  your  peace  with  GofI ! 
Souud  his  dear  name  abroad. 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  V 
'6  .loin,  all  ye  ransomed  race  ! 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  ble.ss  ; 

Praise  ye  his  name  : 
In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  malce  a  joyful  noise. 
Hhouting  witli  heart  and  voice- 

'•  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 
4  Sojn  must  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  will  we  never  cease 

Praising  his  name : 
To  him  our  songs  we  '11  bring. 
Hail  him  our  gracious  Kin<r.  ' 
And  tiirough  all  ages  sing— 

'•  Worthy  tiie  Lamb  !='  " 

CM. 
.  i  <^*     ■    Praise  from  Saints  and  Angels. 
1  COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerfu    songs. 
With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
Hut  all  tlieir  joys  are  one. 
iJ  *<  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,'      \   ■ 
'♦To  be  exalted  ^hus  i'" 


316  HYMNS. 

"  Worthy  tl.e  Lamb,"  our  lipa  reply, 
"  Foi"  he  was  slain  for  us  !" 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
A^nd  blessings,  more  than  v»e  can  give. 

Be,  Lord !  for  ever  thine. 
■4  Let  all  who  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas. 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 

And  speak  thine  endless  praise 
5;  The  whole  creation  join  in  one. 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 

And  to  adore  tJie  Lamb. 

LM 
JL 1 0.      Blessing  and  Honor  to  Vie  Lamb. 

1  WHAT  equal  honors  shall  we  bring 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  our  Gfod,  the  Lamb  ! 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name? 

2  Worthy  is  he  who  once  was  slam, — 

The  Prince  of  peace,  who  groaned  and  died, 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign, 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

0  Honor  immortal  must  be  paid. 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

4  Blessings  for  evef  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  rneu ! 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name. 
An  J  every  creature  say, — Amen. 

11  A  ^-  ^^ 

114:.  Love  to  Christ  desired. 

1  THOU  lovely  source  of  true  delight, 

W^iom  I  unseen  adore  ! 
TJnveil  thy  beauties  to  my  sight, 
That  I  may  love  tliee  more. 
i  Thy  glory  o'er  creation  shinei :  — 
B'Jt  in  thy  sacred  wordj 


CHRIST.  31"> 

I  read,  in  fairer,  brighter  lines, 
My  bleeding,  dying  Lord. 

3  'Ti3  here,  whene'er  my  comforts  droop, 

And  sin  and  sorrow  rise, 
Thy  love,  with  cheering  beams  of  hope, 
My  fainting  heart  supplies. 
i  But  ah  !  too  soon  the  pleasing  scene 
Is  clouded  o'er  with  pain  ; 
My  gloomy  fears  rise  dark  between. 
And  I  again  complain. 
5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  light ! 
Oh  !  come  with  blissful  ray  ; 
Break  radiant  through  the  shades  of  night, 
And  chase  my  feai^s  away. 
b  Then  shall  my  soul  with  ra]>ture  trace 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  : 
But  the  full  glories  of  thy  face 
Are  only  known  above. 

^  L.  IM. 

I  X»J.      Christ,  our  High  Priest  and  Ki?ig. 

1  NOW  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 

The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'T  was  he  that  cleansed  our  foulest  sins, 

And  washed  us  in  his  richest  blood  ;  • 
'T  is  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kinga, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

d  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  superior  king, 
Be  everlasting  jiower  confessed, 
Ani  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

4  Behold  !  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 

And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move  : 
Tliough  wit'li  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once, 
Then  he  displays  his  pard'niug  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 

While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day  : 
Come,  Lord     nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariot  long  delay. 


318 


IIYMNS. 


-,  -m^  ^s  and  7s.    Peculiar. 

1  l0»  Clrist,  the  Lamb, enihro7iednn(l-tcorskip€4 

1  HARK  !— ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 

Sound  the  note  of  praise  above, 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaver,  rejoices  ;- 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love  : 
See  !  he  sits  on  yonder  throne  , 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus  !  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth  ; 
Lord  of  life  !  thy  smile  enlightens. 

Cheers,  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earth: 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord  !  we  own  It  love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory  !  reign  for  ever — 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  ; 
Nothing,  from  thy  love,  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own 
flappy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

4  Saviour  !  hasten  thine  appearing  ; 

Kring — Oh  !  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When  ihe  awful  summons  hearing. 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  ; — 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we  '11  sing, — 
"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 

^^     ,  8s  and  7s. 

!  1  /  .  Pi  disc  to  God,  the.  Sviviour. 

1  MIGHTY  Ged  !  while  angels  bless  thee. 

JMay  a  mortal  lisp  thy  name  1 
Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels  ! 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme  ; 
Lord  of  every  land  and  nation  ! 

Ancient  of  eternal  days  ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation, 

lie  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

2  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, — 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; — 
For  the  wonders  of  creation. 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought; 
For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  tliDie  empire's  wide  domain. 


CHRIST.  319 

Wiings  ail  angel,  guides  a  sparrow ; — 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 

3  For  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Bright,  though  veiled  in  darkness  loug, — 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression; — 

Who  can  sing  chat  wondrous  songl 
Briffhtness  of  the  Father's  glory  ! 

Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie  ? 
Break,  my  tongue!  such  guilty  silence, 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die : — 

i  From  the  highest  throne  of  glory, 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  wo, 
Came  to  ransom  guilty  captives  ! — 

Flow,  my  praise  !  for  ever  flow  : 
Re-ascend,  immortal  Saviour ! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  tny  throne ; 
Thence  return  and  reign  for  ever  ;— 

Be  the  kingdom  all  thine  own  ! 


118. 


S.  M. 
Moses  and  Christ. 

1  THE  law  by  Moses  came  ; 

But  peace  and  truth  and  love 
Were  brought  by  Christ,  a  nobler  namti, 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God, 

Their  different  works  were  done ; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood. 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 

Be  strict  obedience  paid  ; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands, 
The  sovereign  and  the  head 

4  The  man,  who  durst  despise 

The  law  that  Moses  brought— 
Behold  !  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

6  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious  race, 
Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 


820  HYMN8 

no  ^'•^^- 

1 1«7.        Various  Success  of  the  Gospel.  ' 
1  CHRIST  and  his  cross  is  all  our  iheme; 

The  mysteries  that  \ve  speae 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 

And  folly  to  the  Greek, 
y  But  souls,  enliir^htened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word : 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  love. 

Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 
'd  The  vital  savor  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 

To  guilt,  despair,  und  death. 
4  Till  God  dilfiise  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  raiu., 
In  vain  ApoUos  sows  the  ground, 

And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

8s  and  7s. 
l-^O.  The  Light  of  the  World. 

1  LIGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 

Borders  on  the  shades  of  death! 
Come,  and,  by  thy  love  revealing, 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath  : 
The  new  heaven  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise,— 
Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature, 

Pouring  eye-sight  on  our  eyes. 

2  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing  , 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  imparl, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 

Every  poor  benighted  heart : 
Come,  and  manifest  thy  favor 

To  the  ransomed,  helpless  race  j 
Come,  thou  glorious  God  and  Saviour » 

Come,  and  bring  the  gospel-grace- 

3  Save  us,  in  thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  mild,  ])acific  Prince  ! 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Eve-y  burdened  soul  release; 


CHRIST.  321 

jsvery  weary,  wandering  spirit, 
Guide  into  thy  perfect  peace. 

I.>1  H.  M. 

1-^1,  Christy  our  King. 

1  RKJOICE  !  the  Lord  is  King  !— 

Your  God  and  King  adore; 
Mortals  !  give  thanks,  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore  : 
Lill  up  the  heart,— lift  up  the  voice,— 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints  !  rejoice. 

2  His  kingdom  cannot  fail ; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  : 
Lill  up  the  heart, — lift  up  the  voice, — 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints  !  rejoice. 

3  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, — 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy  : 
Lift  up  the  heart, — lift  up  the  voice, — 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints  !  rejoice. 
Rejoice  in  glorious  hope  ; 

Jesus,  the  judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home: 
We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound^ — Rejoica 

\ZZ»  God,  the  Son,  equal  with  the  Father. 

1  BRIGHT  Kin?  of  glory,  dreadful  God! 

Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat ; 

To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thoueht. 

And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

2  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 

Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 

But  who,  among  th«  sons  of  light, 

Pretends  comparison  with  thee  7 


1 


Vet  one  there  is,  of  human  frame, — 
Jesjis,  arrayed  in  flesh  and  blood, — 
21 


322  HYM!*<a. 

Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 
,A  full  equality  with  God. 

4  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beama, 

Their  essence  is  for  ever  one :    . 
Though  they  are  known  by  different  nariics. 
The  Father-God,  and  God,  the  Son. 

5  Then  let  the  name  of  Ciirist,  our  king, 

With  equal  honors  be  adored  ; 
Ilis  praise  let  every  angel  sin;;, 
And  all  the  nations  own  hiui-    Lord. 

,»..>  ^       12s. 

I'wO.  2'Ae  Voice  of  free.  Grace. 

\  THE  voice  of  free  grace  cries — -'Escape  to  the 

mountain !" 
For  Adam's  lost  race,  Christ  hath  opened  a  fountain: 
For  sin  and  uncleanness,  and  every  transgression. 
His  blood  flows  most  freely,  in  streams  of  salvarion. 

CHOIiUS. 

llallelujaJi  to  the  Lamb!   he  hath  purchased   our 

jiardon, 
We  '11  praise  him  again,  when  we  pass  over  Jordan 

i  Ye  souls  that   are   wounded  !     Oh !    flee  to   the 

Saviour ; 
fie  calls  you  in  mercy, — 't  is  infinite  favor, — 
Vour  sins  are  increasing, — escape  to  the  niouniahi,- 
flisblood  can  remove  them,  it  Hows  from  the  fountain 

3  O  Jesus  !  ride  onward,  triumphantly  glorious. 
O'er  sin,  deach  and  hell,  thou  art  more  than  victoriou^i, 
Thy  name  is  the  theme  of  the  great  congregation, 
While  angels  and  saints  raise  the  shout  of  salvation, 

4  With  joy  shall  we  stand, when  escaped  to  the  shore, 
With  harps  in  our  hands,  we'll  praise hirn  the  more 
We  'II  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  bank  of  the  river^ 
6.nd  sing  of  salvation  for  ever  and  ever  ! 

1^4  C.  M. 

L/Z^,  Christ  Precious. 

I  ilOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesu.s  sounda 
In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
Ic  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
Aad  drives  away  his  tear. 


CHRIST.    •  3-^*3 

'i  It  maKes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'T  is  manna  to  the  liungry  soul, 
And,  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Jesus  !— my  shepherd,  husband,  friend, 

My  prophet,  priest,  and  king. 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end, — 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

4  Weak  is  the  eifort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But,  when  I  see  .thee  as  thou  art, 
i  '11  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

0  Till  then,  I  would  thy  love  proclaim, 

Wiih  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

,  L.  M. 

IZD.  Life  in  Christ. 

1  WHEN  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise. 

And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
Jesus  !  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, — 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  soiil's  desirea 

2  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives. 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure  ; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives  ; 
Here  let  me  build,  and  rest  secure. 

3  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell, 

For  ever  firm  the  promise  stanus  , 
Not  allthe  powers  of  earth  and  hell 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands, 

4  Here,  O  my  soul !  thy  trust  repose ; 

If  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 
Not  death  itself— that  last  of  foes- 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 

V.Z\). '  Communion  with  Christ. 

1  on !  that  1  could  for  ever  dwell, 
Delighted  at  the  Saviour's  fee*,, 
Behold  the  form  I  love  so  well, 
And  all  his  tender  words  repeat :- 


324  •HYMN«. 

2  The  world  shut  out  from  all  my  j^ouI, 

Ami  lieaven  brought  in  with  all  its  bliss; 
Oh  !  is  there  aught,  from  pole  to  pole, 
One  moment,  to  compare  with  thial 

3  This  is  the  hidden  life  I  prize,-- 

A  life  of  penitential  love ; 
When  most  my  follies  I  despise. 
And  raise  my  highest  thoughts  above : 

4  When  all  I  am,  I  clearly  see. 

And  freely  own,  with  deepest  shame  ; 
Wlieu  the  Kedeemer's  love  to  me 
Kindles  within  a  dea/'iless  flame. 

5  Thus  would  I  live,  till  nalure  fail. 

And  all  my  former  sins  forsake  ; 
Then  rise  to  God,  witliin  the  veil, 
And  of  eternal  joys  partake. 

L  .-w  /.     Christ,  the  supreme  God  and  King 

1  AROUND  the  Saviour's  lofty  throne, 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand  sing-, 
They  worship  him  as  God  alone, 
And  crown  liim — everlasting  King. 

2  Approach,  ye  saints  !  this  God  is  youra  , 

'T  is  Jesus,  tills  the  throne  above  : 

Ve  cannot  want,  while  God  endures; 

Ve  cannot  fail,  while  God  is  love. 

3  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King  ! 

To  thee  the  praise  of  heaven  belongs; 
Yet,  smile  on  us  who  fain  would  bring 
The  tribute  of  our  humble  songs. 

4  Though  sin  defile  our  worship  here, 

We  hope  ere-long  thy  face  to  view ; 

And,  when  our  souls  in  heaven  appear 

We  '11  praise  thy  name  as  angeis  (io 

7s. 
I  ^O.  Jesus,  the  Hefagc 

I  JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul ! 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  liy, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 
While  the  tempeft  still  is  high: 


CHRIST  325 

Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour !  hide. 

Til.  the  storm  of  life  be  past 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 

Oh  !  receive  ray  soul  at  last. 

'i  Other  refuge  have  I  none,— 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee  ; 
Leave," ah  !  leave  me  not  alone  ; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless-  head, 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, — 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sins : 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within , 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart. 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

I Zu.  Oirist,  the  only  Itefuge. 

1  THOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 

My  refuge,  my  almighty  friend  ! 
And  can  niy  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  T 

2  Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from'my  Lord  \ 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  wo 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  7 

3  Eternal  life  thy  v/ords  impart, 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  liA-es  ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart. 
Than  all  the  round  that  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joj's  combine ; 

While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call, 

One  smile— one  blissful  smile  of  thine,— 

My  dearest  Lord  !  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie,— 

Here  sa.*flty  dwells  and  peace  divine < 


S26  HYMNS 

Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life — eternal  life — Is  thine. 

,1 OU.  Jesics,  seen  of  Angels. 

1  BEYOND  the  glittering,  starry  skies, 

Fur  as  th'  eternal  hills, 
Thero,  in  the  boundless  worlds  of  light. 
Our  dear  Redeemer  dwells. 

2  Legions  of  angels  round  his  throne, 

In  countless  armies  shine  ; 
And  swell  his  praise  with  golden  harps. 
Attuned  to  songs  divine. 

3  "Hail,  glorious  Prince  of  peace  !"  they  cry. 

"  Whose  unexampled  love 
Moved  thee  to  quit  these  glorious  realms, 
And  royalties  above." 

4  Through  all  his  travels  here  below, 

They  did  liis  steps  attend  ; 
Oft  wondering  how,  or  AvLeve,  at  last, 

The  mystic  scene  would  end. 
b  They  saw  his  heart  transfixed  with  wounds^ 

And  viewed  the  crimson  gore  ; 
They  saw  him  break  the  bars  of  death, 

WMch  none  e'er  broke  before. 
6  They  brought  his  chariot  from  above. 

To  bear  him  to  his  throne  ; 
Clapped  their  triumphant  wings,  and  cried, 

"  The  glorious  work  is  done !" 

7sandCs. 
i  «>  1  •  Praise  to  the  Saviour 

1  TO  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour ! 

My  heart  exulting  sings. 
Rejoicing  in  thy  favor. 

Almighty  King  of  kings  ! 
I  '11  celebrate  thy  glory. 

With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  tell  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

"^  Roon  as  tlie  mijrn,  with  rosos, 
Bedeclts  the  dcAvy  east. 


CHRIST.  327 

And  when  the  sun  reposes 

Upon  the  ocean's  breasi , 
ftly  voice,  in  supplication. 

Well-pleased  the  Lord  shall  hear  , 
Oh  !  grant  rae  thy  salvation. 

And  to  my  soul  draw  near. 

s  By  thee,  through  life  supported, 

I  '11  pass  the  dangerous  road. 
With  heavenly  hosls  escorted, 

lip  to  thy  bright  abode  ; 
Then  cast  my  crown  before  thee. 

And,  all  my  conflicts  o'er, 
Tnceasingly  adore  thee  : — 

What  could  an  angel  more  1 

L  SZ.  Glory  and  Grace  in  Christ. 

1  NOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song  ! 
Awake,  my  sou! !  awake,  my  tongue ! 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  .Tesus'  face,- 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grftce  ! 
God,  inlhe  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  Grace  ! — 'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme  ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name  : 

Ye  angels  !  dwell  upon  the  sound  ; 
Ye  heavens  !  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 
i  Oh  !  may  I  reach  that  happy  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face ; 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  befeold. 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

li.  Tvl. 
loO.         Tlie  Presence  of  the  Saviour. 
1  LORD !  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace 
Shines  through  the  beauties  of  thy  face. 
And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame  ! 
Lord  !  how  we  love  thy  charming  nam* 
S  When  I  can  say,— my  God  ii?  mine,— 
When  I  can  feel  tliy  glories  shine. 


328  IIYMNfi 

I  trea  i  the  world  beneath  my  feel, 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  groat- 

3  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys 
<^)ur  raptured  eyes  and  souls  eniploy»>, 
Here  Ave  could  sit  and  gaze  away 

A  long,  and  everlasting  day. 

4  Well,  Ave  shall  quickly  pass  the  night, 
To  the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light  ; 
Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

5  Rend  comforts  down  from  thy  right  band, 
While  Ave  i)ass  tlirough  this  barren  iuiul, 
And  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 

A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee. 

CM. 
1 0'dt,  Christ,  our  Example. 

1  BEHOLD  !  Avhere,  in  a  mortal  form, 

Appears  each  grace  divine  : 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy. 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor. 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Mid  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

He,  meek  and  patient,  stood  ; 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life, 
Who  labored  for  their  good. 

4  When,  in  the  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
W^ith  soul  resigned,  he  bowed,  and  said, 
"  Thy  Avill,  not  mine,  be  done  !" 

5  Be  Christ  our  pattern,  and  our  guide, 

His  image  may  Ave  bear  , 
Oh  !  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps,— 
His  joy  and  glory  share. 

...^  C.M. 

l.ji).       T^ip-  Glury  of  Christ  in  Heavea. 
1  OH'  the  delights,  the  heavenly  jpj-B, 
The  glories  of  the  place, 


CHRIST.  329 

Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace ! 

Sweet  maiesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  pmiiing  on  his  brow  ; 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  ahove, 

At  humble  distance  bow. 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  prais^e, 

Through  every  heavenly  street : 
And  lay  their  heavenly  honors  down, 
*    Subinissive,  at  his  feet, 

4  Th  s  !3  the  man,  th'  exulted  man, 

Whom  we.  unseen,  adore ; 
But  when  our  eyes  l)ehold  his  fare, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

5  Lord  !  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire, 

To  see  thj^  blest  abode  ; 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praisa 
To  our  incarnate  God 

1  QA  "  ^^ 

1«jO.  Prophet,  Priest,  and  Kbi§. 

1  JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 

Of  wisdomriove.  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 

That  angels  ever  bore  : 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth. 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  prophet  of  our  God  ! 

Our  tongues  would  bless  thy  name  ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came  ;— 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven. 

Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  wuh  heaven. 

3  Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 

Hath  shed  his  blood  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  needs 

No  sacrifice  beside : 
ITis  precious  blood  did  once  atone  ; 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

4  O  thou  almighty  Lord, 

Our  conqueror  and  out  King  1 


S30  HYMNS. 

Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace  we  sing  • 

Thine  13  the  power  ;  Oh  !  make  us  &lt, 
In  willing  bonds,  beneath  thy  feet 

i.t57,  Loving-Kindness. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul !  in  joyful  lays, 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's' praise  • 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me  ; — 
His' loving-kindness,— Oh  !  how  free '. 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate ; — 
His  loving-kindness, — Oh  !  hoAv  great ' 

3  When  trouble,  like  a  glooBfly  cloud. 
Has  gathered  thick,  and  thundered  loud 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood  ; — 
His  loving-kindness, — Oh  !  how  good  ' 

4  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale- 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  shall  fail 
Oil !  maj'^  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

5  Then  let  me  mount,  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  Vv-orkl  of  endless  day  ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

too.  Cf!i.rist,  our  Sacrifice. 

1  NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts. 

On  .lewish  altars  slain. 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; — 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine^ 

While,  like  a  penitent,  I  stanoU 

And  there  confess  my  sin. 


CHRIST.  33) 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

T'fye  burdens  thou  didst  bear. 
When  hanging  on  th'  accursed  tree,— 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  Ave  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb,  with  cheerful  voica 
And  sing  his  bleeding  Ioyc. 

•  Ss. 

J  t>y.  The  Songs  of  Heaveyi. 

1  VE  angels  !  who  stand  round  the  throne. 

And  view  my  Immanuel's  face, — 
In  rapturous  songs  make  him  known, 

Tune — tune  your  soft  harps  to  his  prais*  . 
He  formed  you  the  spirits  you  are, 

So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good  ; 
When  others  sunk  down'in  despair. 

Confirmed  by  his  power,  ye  stood. 

2  i'e  saints  !  who  stand  nearer  than  they, 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet,— 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display. 

And  all  his  rich  mercies  repeat : 
He  snatched  you  from  hell  and  the  grave. 

He  ransomed  from  death  and  despair; 
For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save, — 

Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 

3  Oh  !  when  will  the  moment  appear. 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  songl 
1  'ra  weary  of  lingering  here, 

And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong  : 
I  'r.\  fettered,  and  chained  here  in  clay, — 

I  struggle  and  pant  to  be  free  ; 
I  long  to  be  soaring  away, 

My  God  and  m-y  Saviour  to  pee. 

4  I  long  to  put  on  my  attire,— 

Washed  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  ; 
I  long  to  be  one  of  your  choir, 

And  tune  my  sweet  harp  to  his  name 
1  long— Oh  !  I  long  to  be  there. 

Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu,— 
your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share,- - 

To  wonder,  and  worship  with  you. 


332  HYMNS. 

JAf\  "•  ^^• 

141/.  The  Name  of  Christ  a  swee    Saxor. 

1  PRAISE  to  the  Lord  on  hi?h, 

Who  spreads  his  tdumphs  wide  ! 
While  Jesus'  fragrant  name 

Is  breathed  on  every  side  ; 
Balmy  and  rich  the  odors  rise, 
And  fill  the  earth,  and  reach  the  skiaa. 

2  Ten  thousand  dying  souls 

Its  influence  feel— and  live ; 
Sweeter  than  vital  air 

The  incense  they  receive  : 
They  breathe  anew,  and  rise  and  .sing— 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  conquering  King. 

3  But  they,  who  scorn  the  grace 

That  brings  salvation  nigh, 
And  turn  away  their  face, 

Must  faint,  and  fall,  and  die : 
So  sad  a  doom,  ye  saints  !  deplore. 
For  Oh  !  they  fall  to  rise  no  more. 

,   .  -g  L-  M. 

1 4 1 .        Christ  present  with  his  People. 

1  HOW  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile, 

And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord  ! 
Dear  Saviour  !  on  thy  people  smile, 
And  come  according  to  thy  word. 

2  From  busy  scenes  we  now  retreat, 

That  we  may  here  converse  with  thea  ; 
Ah  !  Lord  !  behold  us  at  thy  feet  ;— 
Let  this  the  "  gate  of  heaven"  be. 

3  "Chief  of  ten  thousand  !"  now  appear. 

That  we  by  faith  may  see  thy  face  : 

Oh  !  speak,  tliat  we  thy  voice  may  hear, 

And  let  thy  presence  fill  this  place. 

I  A^  ^-  ^- 

141/^.  Excellency  of  CJirist. 

1  INFITSITE  loveliness  is  thine. 

Thou  glorious  Prince  of  grace  !         » 
Thine  uncreated  beauties  shine. 
With  never-fading  rays. 

2  Sinners,  from  earlh's  remotest  end 

Come  beading  at  thy  feet. 


CHRIST.  333 

To  thee  their  prayers  and  songs  asceiu' 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thine  exhaustless  store ; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  heaven  can  give  no  more. 

4  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy, — 

They  find  their  liJ'e  in  thee  ; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ, 
Through  all  eternity. 

1  io  ^-  ^^• 

140.  Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  JESUS !  and  shall  it  ever  be— 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  1 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  dayu? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ! — sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star  ; 
He  sheds  the  bsams  of  light  divine, 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

.'}  Ashamed  of  Jesus — that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  \ 
No  ! — when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, — 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ? — yes,  I  may. 
When  I  've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, — 
No  tear  to  wipe, — no  good  to  crave, — 
No  I'ears  to  (iuell, — no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  Oh !  may  this  my  glory  be- 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  nio. 

tAA  ^-  ^^■ 

1 44.  Christ's  Mediation. 

1  Il.A-ISE  your  triumphant  songs 

To  an'immortal  tune ;  , 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deedfci 

Celestial  grace  has  done. 
i  Sing— how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  beloved  chose, 


334  HVMNH 

And  bade  h  an  raise  our  rumed  raca 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

No  terror  clothes  his  brow. 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  sbuia 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  *T  was  mercy  filled  the  throne, 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent,  with  pardons,  dowo 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

5  NoWj  sinners  !  dry  your  tBars, 

Let  hopeless  sorrows  cease  ; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

G  Lord  !  we  obey  thy  call ; 
We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

CM. 
140.  Chief  among  ten  thousmul. 

i  MAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthroned 
Upon  the  Saviour's  brow  • 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crownod. 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 
rl  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare 
Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Fairer  is  he,  than  all  the  fair 
Who  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plung-ed  in  deep  distresa, 

And  fiew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief 

4  To  him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath. 

And  all  the  joys  I  have  : 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death 
^  And  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  his  abode 

He  brings  my  weary  feet ; 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 


CHRIST. 

t  i?iBce  trom  thy  bounty  I  receive 
Such  proofs  of  Jove  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord  !  they  should  all  be  thine. 

l40.  Love  of  Christ  celebrated. 

1  TO  our  Redeemers  glorious  name 
Awake  the  sacred  song  ! 
Oh  !  may  his  love — immortal  flame- 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 
'2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reacbV 
What  mortal  tongue  display''- 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch, 
In  wonder,  dies  away. 

3  Dear  Lord  !  while  Ave  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee. 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, — 
"The  Saviour  died  for  me !" 

4  Oh  !  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme^ 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue. 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

.  A,tL,  Gs  and  4s. 

I  4  /  •  Christ,  our  Confidence     ■ 

.  MY  ^ith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary  !— 

Saviour  divine ! 
Now  hear  me,  while  I  pray, 
Take  all  my  guilt  away, 
Oh  !  let  me,  from  this  day, 
Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ;  , 

As  thou  hast  died  for  me,-  ' 

Oh  !  may  my  love  to  thee. 
Pure,  warm,  and  ciiang^less  be,- 

A  Uving  Are. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

De  thou  my  guide  ; 


336  HYMNS. 

Bid  darkness lurn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 
4  When  ends  life's  transient  dreara" 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Elest  Saviour  !  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove  ; 
Oh  !  bear  me  safe  above, — 

A  ransomed  soul. 

lAQ  ^-  ^^■ 

1  'lo.        Chrisl's  Sufferings  und  Glory. 

1  IS'OW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 

To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son  ! 
Awake,  my  voice  !  in  heavenly  lays, 
Tell  the  loud  wonders  he  hath  done. 

2  Sing-rhow  he  left  the  worlds  of  light, 

And  the  briglit  robes  he  wore  above, 
IIow  swift  and  joyful  was  his  llight, 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 

3  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death. 

Th'  almighty  captive  pris'ner  lay, 
Th'  almighty  captive  left  the  earth. 
And  ruse  to  everlasting  day. 

4  Among  a  thousand  har])s  and  songs, 

Jesus,  the  God.  exalted  reigns  ;' 
His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plftina. 


149. 


Tlie  Rock  of  Ages. 

1  ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  "me ! 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ; 
Let  the  Avater  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  that  flowed. 
Be  of  siu  the  perfect  cure ; 
?ave  me,  Lord  I  and  make  me  pure. 

'2.  Should  my  tears  fov  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
Tins  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
TlioJ  must  save,  and  thou  alone  ; 


CHRIST.  337 

In  my  baud  no  price  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

'i  While  1  draw  this  fleeting  breath 
When  mine  eye-lids  close  in  deatL 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknowUj 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

^  C.  M. 

I  iilJ,  Chris'.,  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Lfifi 

1  THOU  art  the  Way  ;— to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he,  who  would  the  Father  seeK, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord  !  in  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth ;— thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind, 

And  purify  the  heart. 
2  Thou  art  the  Life  ;— the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 

Not  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 
4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  , 

Grant  us  to  know  that  Way, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 

^\^lich  lead  to  endless  day. 

L.  M. 

1  0 1 .      Christ,  the  Physician  of  the  Soul. 
1  DEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  madti 
Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure? 
In  vain,  alas  !  is  nature's  aid ; 
The  work  exceeds  her  utmost  power, 
i  But  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  7 
And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh 
To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound. 
Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly  1 

3  There  is  a  great  physician  neai  ,■ 

Look  up,  my  fainting  soul!  and  live; 
Ses, — in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  help  as  natnre  cannot  give. 
2-2 


338  li  V'MNS. 

4  See,— in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 
Life,  health,  and  bliss  abundant  flow  ] 
'Tis  only  that  dear  sacred  flood, 
Can  ease  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  wt>, 

I O^.      "Christ,  our  Example  m  Suffering* 
i  GO  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power  ! 
Your  Piedeemer's  contlict  see, 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hovtt ; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall. 

View  the  Lord  of  Life  arraigned  ; 
Oh  !  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ;  ^ 

Oh  !  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained  : 
Rshun  not  suffering,  shame,  nor  loss ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calv'ry's  mournful  mountain  climb- 

There— adoring  at  his  feet,' 
Mark  that  miracle  of  Time — 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete: 
"It  is  finished" — hear  him  cry  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay  ^ 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom. 

Who  hath  taken  him  away  ?— 
Christ  is  risen — he  meets  our  eyes ; 
Saviour  !  teach  us  so  to  rise. 


L.  M. 
Gethsemane. 


!53. 

1  'T  IS  midnight — and,  on  Olive's  brow, 
The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shonej 
'T  is  midnight— in  the  garden  now 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

g  'Tis  midnight— and,  from  all  removed, 
Immanuel  wrestles  lone,  with  fears ; 
K'en  the  disciple  that  he  loved 
Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  Xean, 


CHRIST.  339 

T  is  midnight— mid  for  otliers'  guilt 

The  man  of  sorrows  weeps  m  blood  ; 
Yet  he,  who  hath  in  anguish  knelt, 

Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 
4  Tis  midnight — and,  from  ether-plains, 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels- know ; 
Uiueard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 

That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  wo- 

^   .  8s  and  6. 

i&4.  27te  Garden  of  Agony. 

1  BEHOLD,  where  Cedron's  waters  fiow,-« 
Behold  the  suffering  Saviour  go, 

To  sad  Gethsemane  ! 
His  countenance  is  all  divine, 
Yet  grief  appears  in  every  line.  • 

2  He  bows  beneath  the  sins  of  men, 
He  cries  to  God,  and  cries  again, 

In  sad  Gethsemane  ; 
He  lifts  liis  mournful  eyes  above — 
"  My  Father  !  can  this  "cup  remove  1" 

3  With  gentle  resignation  still. 
He  yielded  to  his  Father's  will, 

In  sad  Gethsemane; — 

"  Behold  me  here,  thine  only  Son, 

And,  Father  !  let  thy  will  be  done." 

1  The  Father  heard,— and  angels  there 

Sustained  the  Son  of  God  in  prayer, 

In  sai  Gethsemane ; 
lie  drank  the  dreadful  cup  of  pain. 
Then  rose  to  lite  and  joy  again. 
6  When  storms  of  sorrow  round  us  sweep, 
And  scenes  of  anguish  make  us  weep, 

To  sad  Gethsemane 
We-*11  look,  and  see  the  Saviour  there, 
Then  humbly  bow,  like  him,  in  prayer. 

,^^  CM. 

l»)t).  Christ,  dying  on  the  Cross. 

1  BEHOLD  the  Saviour  ©f  mankind. 
Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  b'eed  and  die  forme. 


340 


IIVMNS. 


2  Hark  !  how  he  groans,  while  nature  shakes. 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ! 
The  temple's  veil  asunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'T  is  done  !  the  precious  ransom  's  paiiij 

"  Receive  my  soul !"  he  cries  : 
See — how  he  bows  his  sacred  head  ! 
lie  bows  his  head  and  dies  ! 

4  But  soon  he  '11  break  death's  iron-chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine ; 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain — 
Was  ever  love  like  thine '? 


1«30.  Christ  on  the  Cross. 

1  'T  IS  finished  ! — so  tlie  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died  ; 
'T  is  finished  ! — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won. 

2  'T  is  finished  ! — this  his  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone  ; 
Millions  shall  be  redeemed  from  death, 
By  this  his  last  expiring  breath. 

3  'T  is  finished ! — Heaven  is  reconciled, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled : 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness,  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

4  'T  is  finished  ! — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 

'T  is  finished  !— let  the  echo  fly. 

Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  ami  sky 

i.i)it    Christ  dtjing,  rising,  and  retgning. 
I  HE  dies  !— the  friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 
Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  . 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies — 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  groumt 
.8  Here's  love  and  grie^  beyond  degree, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men ! 
But, — ^lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  " 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 


cimisT.  3  U 

8  The  ri.sin^  God  ibrsakes  the  tomb  ; 
Up  to  his  Father':*  court  he  Hies  ; 
Chenibic  legions  gu*i:d  him  home, 
And  shout  him — welcome  to  the  ^  kiea. 
'  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints  !  and  teil 
How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns  ; 
Sine. — how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  heli, 
And  led  the  tyrant,  death,  in  chains. 
5  Say,— "Live  for  ever,  glorious  King! 
Born  to  redeem,  aiid  strong  to  save.'" 
Then  ask,—"  O  death !  where  is  thy  sting  I 
And  where  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  7" 

.  ^Q  Ss,  73  anu  4. 

i  OO.  The  expiring  Saviour. 

\  HARK!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See  ! — it  renck  the  rocks  asunder — 
'  Shakes  the  earth — and  veils  the  sky  ■ 
'It  is  finished  !" — 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  "It  is  finished!"— Oh!  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  v.-ords  afford  ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure. 

Flow  to  us  t.Hrough  Christ,  the  Lord : 
"It  is  finished!"— 

Saints  !  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs . 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  : 
All  in  earth  and  heaven,  uniting, 

Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name  : 
Hallelujali  !— 

Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

lOt/.  Salvation  by  the  Cross 

1  HERE  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  God  f 

1  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love, — 

Beneath  the  droppingsof  thy  blood, 

Jesus !— nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  hence. 

Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  he: 


342 


HYMNS^. 


Resolved,— for  tliat  's  my  last  defenr.0, 
If  I  must  perish,  here  to  die. 

3  But  speak,  my  Lord  !  and  calm  my  fear; 

Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade  1 
Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

4  Ves,  I  'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 

And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim  . 
Ilosanna  to  "my  Saviour-God, 
And  my  best  honors  to  his  name  ! 

t  ^^  ^-  ^'^■ 

lOiJl.  Christ's  Passion. 

1  THE  morning  dawns  npon  the  place, 

Where  Jesus  spent  the  night  in  ]»rayer , 
Through  yielding  glooms  behold  his  iftce  • 
Nor  form,  nor  comeliness  is  there. 

2  Brought  forth  to  judgment,  now  he  standi 

Arraigned,  condemned,  at  Pilate's  bar ; 

Here,  spurned  by  fierce  prtptorian  bands, 

There,  mocked  by  Herod's  men  of  war. 

3  He  bears  their  buffeting  and  scorn, 

Mock-homage  of  the  lip,  the  knee — 
The  purple  I'obe,  the  crown  of  thorn,— 
The  Bcourge,  the  nail,  th'  accursed  tree 

4  No  guile  within  his  mouth  is  found, 

He  neither  threatens  nor  complains  ; 
Meek,  as  a  lamb  for  slaughter  bound, — 
Dumb,  mid  his  murderers  he  remains. 

5  Iliit  hark  !  he  prays ;— 'fis  for  his  foes  ; 

lie  specks ; — 't  is  comfort  to  his  frienda ; 
Answers, — and  paradise  bestows  : 
He  bows  his  head ;— the  conflict  ends. 

6  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  Cod — 

Though  in  a  servant's  mean  di-sguiiSe ; 
And,  bruised  beneath  the  Father's  rod, 
Not  for  himself, — for  man  he  dies. 

1 1>  1 .  A  dying-  Saviour. 

I  STRETCHED  on  the  cross,  the  SavuMir  dies  ' 
Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise : 


CHRIST.  ;J43 

See — from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Fast  flows  the  sacred  crimson  tide ! 
%  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound ; 
The  vital  stream,— how  free  it  flows, 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel-foes  ! 

3  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo. 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain"? 

4  Come,  dearest  Lord  !  thy  grace  impart 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart; 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move. 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

iO<^.  LrrDe  inscribed  on  the  Cross. 

1  WE  sin?  the  praise  of  him  who  died— 

Of  him  who  died  upon  the  cross  ; 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride. 
For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss 

2  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see, 

In  shining  letters, — "  God  is  Love  :'" 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree, 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  cross  ! — it  takes  our  guilt  away, 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 
It  cheers  Avith  hope  the  gloomy  day, 
And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4  It  makes  tlie  coward-spirit  brave. 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight ; 
It  takes  its  terrors  from  the  grave, 

And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  \vith  light. 
b  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  wc. 

The  measure  and  the  pledgs  of  love ; 
'T  is  all  that  sinners  want  beloAv, 

'T  IS  all  that  aner  Is  know  above 


L.  M.  Double. 
Contrition  at  the  Cross. 


163. 

I  FAST  flow,  my  tears !  the  cause  is  greaf. 
This  tribute  claims  an  injured  friend ;— 


344  PIYMNS 

One  waom  I  long  pursued  with  hate. 

While  he  would  love  me  to  the  end  ; 
When  justice  frowned  above  my  head. 
And  death  its  terrors  round  me  spread, 
lie  interposed,  the  wounils  he  bore. 
And  bade  me  live  to  die  no  more. 

2  Fast  flow,  my  tears  !  yet  faster  flov/  ! 

Streams  copious  as  yon  purple  tide; 
Who  was  it  gave  the  deadly  hlowl 

Who  urged  the  hand  that  pierced  hia  aids; 
My  soul !  thy  victim  here  behold. 
What  pangs,  what  agonies  untold, 
While  justice,  armed  with  power  divine, 
Pours  on  his  head  what's  due  to  thine  ! 

3  Fast  and  yet  faster  flow,  my  tears  ! 

Now  break  this  heart,  and  drown  these  eyes  > 
His  visage  marred  toward  heaven  he  rears, 

And,  pleading  for  his  murderers,  dies  ! 
My  grief  no  measure  knows,  nor  end 
Till  he  appears  the  sinner's  Friend, 
And  gives  me,  in  some  happy  hour. 
To  feel  the  risen  Saviour's  power. 

L.  M. 
I  O'*.  Christ  crucifted,  the  Wisdom  and  Pmcer  of  'J^d 

1  NATURE  with  open  volume  stands. 

To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad  ; 
And  every  labor  of  his  hands 
Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But.  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man. 

His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines  ; 

Here,  on  the  cross,  't  is  fairest  drawn. 

In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  Oh  !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 

Where  Christ,  the  Saviour,  loved  and  died ; 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws. 
From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side 

4  I  would  for  ever  speak  his  name, 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown  , 
With  angeJs  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  woi  ship  at  his  Father's  ilirona 


CHRIST.  345 

lf)0.  Crucifixion  to  the  Worki. 

i  WHEN  I  survey  the  \vondrous  crosa 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  coun',  hut  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord  !  that  1  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Ciirtst,  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,— from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet. 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  dov/n  : 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love,  so  amazing,  so  divine. 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

!  66.     77ie  Hidings  of  the  Father's  Fact 

1  FROM  Calvary  a  cry  was  heard — 

A  bitter  and  heart-rending  cry  ! 

My  Saviour  !  every  mournful  word 

Bespeaks  thy  soul's  deep  agony. 

2  A  horror  of  great  darkness  fell 

On  thee,  thou  spotless,  holy  One 
And  all  the  swarming  hosts  of  hell 
Conspired  to  tempt  God's  only  Son. 

3  The  scourge,  the  thorns,  the  deep  disgrace,— 

These  thou  could'st  bear,  nor  oncerepin«i 
But  when  .Jehovah  veiled  his  face, 
Unutterable  pangs  were  thine. 

4  Let  the  dumb  world  its  silence  break  . 

Let  pealing  anthems  rend  the  sky  ! 
Awake,  my  sluggish  soul !  awake  ! 
lie  died,  that  "we  might  never  die. 

5  Lord  !  on  thy  cross  I  fix  mine  eye : 

If  e'er  I  lose  its  strong  control, 
Oh !  let  that  dying,  piercing  cry, 
>!e!t  and  reclaim  my  wandering  soul.. 


346  HYMNS. 

^^  S.  M. 

1 0  ^  •  Redemj-tion  completed 

1  "  THE  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !"— 

Then  is  liis  work  performed  ; 

The  mighty  captive  now  is  freed, 

And  death,  our  foe,  disarmed. 

2  •'  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !"— 

lie  lives  to  die  no  more  ; 
lie  lives,  the  sinner's  cause  to  plead, 
Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

3  ■'■  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !" — 

Then  hell  lias  lost  his  prey : 
With  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  se^d, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

4  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !" — 

Attending  angels  !  hear  ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  apeedj 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  wake  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord  ; 
Join,  all  ye  bright,  celestial  choirs  i 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

Ss,  7s,  an4  4. 
iOO.  Christ  triumphant. 

1  COME,  ye  saints  !  look  here  and  wonder; 

See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay ; 
He  has  burst  the  bands  asunder — 

He  has  borne  our  sins  away ; 
Joyful  tidings ! — 

Yes,  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 

2  Jesus  triumphs !— sing  ye  praises;— 

'T  was  by  death  he  ov^ercame  : 
Thus  the  Lord  his  glory  raises  ; — 

Thus  he  fills  his  foes  with  shame 
Sing  ye  praises — 

Praises  to  the  victor's  name. 

3  Jesus  triumphs  ! — countless  legions 

Come  from  heaven,  to  meet  their  K'cg  ; 
Soon,  in  yonder  happy  regions, 

They  shall  join  his  praise  to  sing  • 
Songs  eternal 

Shall  through  heaven's  high  arches  ring. 


CHRIST.  347 

1  Tti).  Christ's  Aacevsr.on. 

1  HAIL  the  day  which  sees  him  risft 
Glorious  to  his  native  skies  ! 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Enters  now  the  gates  of  heaven. 

2  There,  the  glorious  triumph  waits  .— 
Lift  your  head:?,  eternal  ^ates  ! 
Christ  hath  vanquished. death  and  sin: 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in. 

3  See, — high  heaven  its  Lord  receives  ; — 
Yet  he  loves  the  e'arth  he  leaves : 
Though  returning  to  his  throne. 

Still  hecalls  mankind  his  own. 
Still  for  us  he  intercedes  ; 
His  prevailing  death  he  pleads  ; 
Near  himself  prepares  our  place, — 
Great  Forerunner  of  our  race. 
5  What  thougli  parted  from  our  sight, 
Far  above  yon  starry  height  1 
May  our  wsrm  affections  rise, 
Foli'wing  him  beyond  the  skies 

C.  L.  M. 

1  6  \j.  Oar  risen  Lord. 

1  HOW  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn 

That  gilds  the  sacred  tomb. 
Where  once  the  Crucified  was  borne, 

And  veiled  in  midiiight-gloom ! 
Oh  !  weep  no  more  the  Saviour  slain  ; 
The  Lord  is  risen — he  lives  again. 

2  Ye  mournintr  saints  !  dry  every  tea- 

For  your  departed  Lord  ; 
"  Behoid  the  place— he  is  not  there," 

The  tomb  is  all  unbarred  : 
The  gates  of  death  were  closed  in  vain 
The  Lord  is  risen — he  lives  again. 

3  Now  cheerful  to  the  house  of  prayer 

Your  early  footsteps  bend. 
The  Saviour  will  himself  be  there, 

Your  advocate  and  friend  : 
Opce  by  the  law  your  hopes  were  slain. 
But  now  in  Christ  ye  live  agani. 


348  Hi  MNS. 

4  ilow  tranquil  now  the  risin  j  day  ! 

'T  .s  Jesus  still  appears, 
A  risen  Lord,  to  chase  a^vuv 

Your  unbelieving  fears : 
!  Ml !  weep  no  more  your  coinlortB  siBliijLi 
The  Lord  is  risen — he  lives  again. 

.0  And  when'the  shades  of  evening  fall, 
When  life's  last  hour  draws  nigh. 
If  Jesus  shine  upon  the  soul, 

How  blissful  then  to  die : 
Since  he  has  risen  who  once  was  slain, 
Ye  die  in  Christ  to  live  again. 


i-  d  1,  Resurmct'on  and  Ascension  of  Christ. 
!  ANGELS  !  roll  the  rock  away  ; 

Death  !  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey  ; 

See  !  the  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb, 

Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 
2  Hark  !  the  wandering  angels  raise 

Louder  notes  of  joyful  prliise  ; 

Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 

Echo  with  tlie  blissful  sound. 
'3  Now,  ye  saints  !  lift  up  your  ej-es, 

See  him  high  in  glory  rise  ! 

Hosts  of  angels,  on  the  road. 

Hail  him — the  incarnate  God. 

V  Heaven  unfolds  its  portals  wide, 
See  the  Conqueror  through  them  ride  ! 
King  of  glory  !  mount  tby  throne,— 
jsouiulless  empire  is  thine  own. 

5  Praise  him,  ye  celestial  choirs  ' 
Tune,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres  ; 
Raise,  O  earth  !  your  noblest  songs. 
From  ten  thousand  thousand  tongue.'^ 

^,,^  L.  ^l. 

I.  i  <4i.  The  Rfsurreclioii  of  Chnnt. 

\  "  COME,  see  the  place  where  Jesu.-;  .r.?  .'^ 
For  he  hatii  left  his. gloomy  bed  ;— 
What  angel  rolled  the  stone  away? 
What  spirit  brought  him  from  th?i  a<f».il  1 


CHRIST.  34$ 

2.  By  his  oniaipotence  he  rose, 
By  his  own  Spirit  lived  again  ; 
To  crush  for  ever  all  his  foes,— 
To  raise  for  ever  ruined  men. 

;j  They,  who  his  ima^e  here  partake, — 

Though  long  in  dust  their  flesh  consume.— 
Shall  sleep  in  Jesus,  and  awake 
To  life  eternal,  from  the  toral>, 

I  '^Q  ^^ 

I  i  O.  The  Resurrection. 

I  MORN-'NG  breaks  upon  the  tomb, 
Jesus  scatters  all  its  gloom  ; 
Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies,— 
See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise  ! 

y  Ye  who  are  of  death  afraid. 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade  ; 
Drive  your  anxious  cares  away  j 
f5t  e  the  place  v.  here  Jesus  lay  ! 

LJ  Christian!  dry  yonr  flowing  tears, 
Chase  your  unbelieving  fears  ; 
Look  on  his  deserted  grave  ; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save. 


!74 


ir,  M. 

Jt3ys  rising  and  reigning. 

1  YES,  the  Redeemer  rose ; 

The  Saviour  left  the  deau  , 
A.nd  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

llish  raised  his  conquering  head ; 
In  wild  dismay, 

The  guards  around 

Fall  to  the  ground. 
And  sink  away. 

'-?  Lo!  the  angelic  t)ands. 

In  full  assembly  meet. 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  his  feet : 
Joyful  they  come, 

Ar.G  wing  their  way, 

From  realms  of  day , 
To  Jesu  5'  tomb. 


350  HYMNS. 

"i  Then  back  to  heaven  they  13  y 

The  joyful  news  to  bear : 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high, 

What  music  fills  the  air  ! 
Ttieir  anthems  say, — 

"  Jesus,  who  bled, 

Ilath  left  the  dead  ;— 
He  rose  to-day." 

i  Ye  mortals  !  catch  the  sound,— 

Redeemed  by  him  from  hell  ^ 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe,  on  which  you  dwell: 
Transported,  cry,— 

"Jesus,  who  bled. 

Hath  left  the  dead, 
No  more  to  die." 

5  All  hail !  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Who  sav'st  us  with  thy  bloou  ■ 
Wide  be  thy  name  adored, 

Thou  rising,  reigning  God  ! 
With  thee  we  rise, 

With  thee  we  reign. 

And  empires  gain", 
Beyond  the  skies. 

.  p.  -  Ss  and  7s. 

tit>.  Love  divine. 

1  LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, — 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down  1 ' 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling ; 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown  ; 
Jesus  !  thou  art  all  compassion. 

Pure, unbounded  love  thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe, — Oh  !  breathe  thy  Icvinjj  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  thy  grace  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest ; 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Take  our  load  of  guilt  away  ; 
End  the  work  of  thy  beginnin:?, — 

Bring  us'lo  eternal  day. 


CHRIST.  351 

3  Carry  on  thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  holy  may  we  ne  ; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvatioji 

Perfectly  secured  by  thee  ; 
Change  from  glory  into  glory, 

Tillin  heaven  we  take  our  place; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee. 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

I  76.  The  Cross  celebrated. 

1  YE  saints!  your  music  bring, 

And  swell  the  rapturous  sound  ; 
Strike  every  trembling  string, 

Till  earth  and  heaven  resojind  : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing, — 
Awake,  ye  saints  !  each  joyful  string, 
'2  The  cross— the  cross  alone- 
Subdued  the  powers  of  hell : 
Like  lightning  from  his  throne. 
The  prince  of  darkness  fell : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sine;, — 
Awake,  ye  saints  !  each  joyful  string. 

3  The  hand  of  wrath  is  stayed, 

In  its  pursuit  of  blood  ; 
The  cross  our  debt  has  paid. 

And  made  our  peace  with  God : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing, — 
Awake  ye  saints !  each  joyful  string. 

4  The  cross  hath  power  to  save, 

From  all  the  foes  that  rise : 
The  cross  hath  made  the  grave  * 

A  passage  to  the  skies  : 
Angels  and  saints  its  power  shall  sing, 
Tilfheaven's  eternal  arches  ring. 

mL.  M. 
.  The  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

1  WHEN  I  the  holy  grave  survey, 

Where  once  my  Saviour  deigned  to  iie, 
I  see  fulfilled  what  prophets  say, 
And  all  the  power  of  death  defy. 
^This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim, 

How  weak  the  bands  of  conquered  death: 


35'i  HYMNS. 

Sweet  pledge  that  all  who  trust  his  name 
Shall  rise,  and  draw  immortal  breath. 

'd  Jesus,  once  numbered  Avith  the  dead, 
Unseals  his  eyes,  to  sleep  no  more  ; 
And  ever* lives  tlieir  cause  to  plead, 
For  whom  the  pains  of  death  he  bore 

4  Thy  risen  Lord,  my  soul !  behold  ; 

See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears  ! 
Thou  too  Shalt  bear  a  harp  of  goid,-- 
A  crown  of  joy,  when  he  appears. 

5  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet,  gracious  God  !  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  flesh  for  ever  with  the  dead. 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave- 

J,  ^^  8s,  7s  and  4 

1  /  O,      Coronation  of  the  King  of  kmga. 

1  LOOK,  ye  saints  !  the  sight  is  glorious  : 

See  the  man  of  sorrows  now. 
From  the  Ught  returned  victorious  ;- 

Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow  : 
Crown  him — crown  him  ! — 

Crowns  become  the  victor's  brow. 

2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels !  crown  him 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings  : 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 

While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings  : 
Crown  him — crown  him  ! — 

Crown  the  Saviour,  King  of  kings. 

■J  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, — 
Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim  : 

Saints  and  angels  !  crowd  around  him. 
Own  his  title,  praise  his  name  : 

Crown  him — crown  him  ! — 
Spread  abroad  the  victor's  fame. 

4  Hark  !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  I 
Hark  !  those  loud  triumphant  chonla 

Jesus  takes  the  highest  station  ;  — 
Oh  !  what  joy  the  sight  afiords! 

Crown  him — crown  him, — 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords' 


CHRIST.  '3!y^ 

S.  M. 
I  /  «7.        Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 
i  AWAKE,  and  sin^  the  son^ 
Of  Moses  and  tile  Lamb  ; 
Wake,  every  heart  and  every  tongue  ! 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 
2  Sinsr  of  his  dying  love  ; 
f?ing  of  his  rising  power ; 
t^it:^— how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 
5  Ye  pilgrims  !  on  the  road 
To  Zion's  city,  sing  ! 
Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God,  - 
In  Christ,  th'  eternal  king. 
4.  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, — 
'■  Ye  blessed  children  !  come  ;" 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 
And  take  his  wanderers  home. 
5  There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 
Hi<?  endless  praise  proclaim; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamli. 

C.  M. 
loU.  Reigning  with  Clirist. 

1  THE  head,  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns, 

Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  his,  by  sovereign  right ; 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lordfi, 
lie  reigns  in  glory  bright ; — 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  Avhom  he  manifests  his  love, 
And  grants  his  name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame 

\Vith  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 
Their  name,— an  everlasting  name  : 
Their  joy,-  the  joy  of  heaven. 


354  HYMNS. 

5  They  sufler  with  their  Lord  below. 

They  reign  with  him  above  ; 
ITieir  profit  and  their  joy — to  know 
The  mystery  of  his  love. 

6  The  cross  he  bore  is  life  and  health, — 

Though  shame  aiM  death  to  him  ; 
His  people's  hope,  his  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasiin?  theme. 

SQ1  ^■^^- 

!  O  n  .  Christ  unseen,  yzt  bdoved. 

)  NOT  with  our  mortal  eyes 
Have  we  beheld  the  Lord  ; 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name- 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 
'a  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 
Of  our  R-edeemer's  face  ; 
Y^et,  Lord  !  our  inmost  thoughts  deligiU 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 
3  And  when  we  taste  thy  love. 
Our  joys  divinely  grow 
Unspeakable,  like  those  above. 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

jO«r>  C.  M. 

I  O/w  .  Access  to  God  by  Christ. 

1  COME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there, 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 
12  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood, 
That  calmed  his  frov.-ning  face. 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne 
And  turned  the  wrath  to  grace. 

3  Now  we  may  bow  before  his  feet. 

And  venture  near  the  Lord  ; 

No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 

Nor  double  fiarning  sword. 

4  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  IjUss; 

Are  opened  by  the  Son  ; 
IJ  gh  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise^ 
And  reach  th'  almighty  throne. 


CHRIST.  255 

6  I'o  t.iee  ten  tfiousand  thanks  we  bring, 
Great  Advocate  on  hi^rh  ! 
And  §lory  to  th'  eternal'King 
Whc  lays  hia  fury  by. 

1  83.  Tlie  good  Shepherd. 

1  THOU .  whom  my  soul  admires  above 
All  earthly  Joy.  and  earthly  love, — 
Tell  me,  dear  Sliepherd  !  let  me  know — 
Where  do  thy  sweetest  pastures  grow  ? 

2  Where  is  the  shadov/  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  llock? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep. — 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 

3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown  ? 
IMy  constant  feet  would  never  rove,— 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

4  The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see; 
Thy  sweetest  pastures  here  they  be  ; 
A  wondrous  feast  thy  love  prepares. 

Bought  with  thy  wounas.and  groans,  anu  tear<» 

5  Ilis  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 
'\nd  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood  : 
Here  to  these  hills  my  soul  will  come. 
Till  my  beloved  leads  me  home. 

Q  L.  M. 

I  (54.  Worthy  the  Lamb. 

1  WORTir5f  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway  — 

In  earth  and  heaven,  the  Lord  of  ah  ! 
Let  a\l  the  powers  of  earth  obey, 
And  low  before  his  footstool  fall. 

2  Hi iiher— still  higher,  swell  the  strain  ; 

Creation's  voice  the  note  prolong  ! 
Jesus,  the  Lamb,  shall  ever  reign  :— 
Let  hallelujahs  crown  the  song. 
I  Q,.^  Gs  and  4s. 

loD.  Praise  to  the  Redeemer 

.  CO>rE,  all  ye  saints  of  God ! 
Wide  through  the  earth  abroad 
Spread  Jesus'  name ; 


;-55G  ^  IIYMNH. 

Tel/  what  }ii!<  Inve  has  done, 
Trust  iu  his  grace  alone  ; 
Shout  to  his  lofty  throne, — 
"Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

2  Ifejce,  gloomy  doubts  and  t'oar.*! 
Dry  up  your  mournCuI  teara  ; 

Swell  the  glad  theme  ; 
Praise  ye  our  gracious  King, 
Strike  each  melodious  string, 
Join  heart  and  voice  to  sing, — 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

3  Hark  !  how  the  choirs  above, 
Filled  with  the  Saviour's  love, 

Dwell  on  his  name  ! 
There,  too,  may  we  be  found, 
With  light  and  glory  crowned. 
While,  all  the  heavens  resound, — 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

loo.  Coronation  of  Chnist.  • 

1  ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  nama 

Let  an?«:s  prostrate  fall  ; 
Bring  foiiri  the  royal  diaden, 
And  crown  him — liord  of  all. 

2  Crown  him, — ye  morning-stars  of  iij.';]i(  ' 

Who  formed  this  lloating  ball ; 
Now  hail  the  strengtli  of  IsratJl's  might, 
And  crown  him^Lord  of  all. 

[i  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Adam's  race, — 
Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall ! 
flail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

4  Sinners  !  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, — 
Come,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him— Lord  of  all. 

6  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe. 
On  thi.s  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  asc-ihe, 
'  A-ud  crown  him- -Lord  of  all 


CHRIST  ;^57 

CM. 

lo  i  •  Our  High-Priest  in  Heaven. 

1  NOW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 

Our  great  high-priest  above ; 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care, 
His  sympathetic  love. 

2  Though  raised  to  a  superior  throne, 

Where  ansels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train. 
With'matchless  honors  crovpned  ;— 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears 

Deep  (jraven  on  his  heart ; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say, 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, — 

Our  everlasting  trust, — 
When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crownit; 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 

0  So,  gracious  Saviour  !  on  my  breastj 
May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, — 
To  endless  ages  borne. 


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L.  M.    6  Lines. 
Our  compassionate  Htgn-Prieat. 
*  \\TIEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean,  wlto,  not  in  vain. 
Experienced  every  human  pain ; 
lie  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears. 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

i  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
Froni  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way, — 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 
Or  lo  the  sin  1  would  not  do, — 
HtiF.  he,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 
Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

H  When  sorr'wing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend  ; 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  wmile» 
Divides  me,  for  a  little  while,— 


358  HYMNS, 

My  Sa  'iour  sees  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  Jesus  wept  o'er  Laz'rus  dead. 
4  And  Oh !  When  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict,  but  the  last,- 
Slill,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,— for  th.(ui  hast  died ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day 
And  wipe  my  latest  tear  away. 

_  Q^  L.  M.    6  Lines. 

IOIl/.      Hoj^e  of  Heaven  through  Christ 

1  AND  art  thou,  gracious  Master  !  gono 

A  mansion  to  prepare  for  me  % 
Shall  I  beliold  thee  on  thy  throne, 

And  there  for  ever  dw'cU  with  thee"? 
Then,  let  the  world  approve  or  blame, 
I  '11  triumph  in  thy  glorious  name. 

2  What  transport,  Lord  t  shall  fill  my  heart. 

When  thou  my  Avorti.less  name  shall  «W51 
When  I  shaii  see  th«e  as  thou  art, 

And  know,  as  I  myself  am  known  ! 
From  sin,  and  fear,  and  sorrow  liee, 
My  soul  shall  find  its  rest  in  thee. 

190.  Christ,  our  Boye. 

1  CHRIST,  of  all  my  hopes  the  grouxirf,— 

Christ,  the  spring  of  all  my  joy  i 
Still  in  thee  let  me  be  found, 
Still  for  thee  my  powers  employ 

2  Let  thy  love  my  heart  inilame; 

Keep  thy  fear  before  my  sight ; 
Be  thy  praise  my  highest  aim  ; 

Be  thy  smile  ray  chief  delight. 
d  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

Freely  from  thy  fullness  give : 
Till  I  cJose  my  earthly  race. 

Be  it  "  Cli.-ist  for  me  to  live !" 
4  Firmly  trusting  ia  thy  blood, 

Nothing  shall  my  heart  confouniS  \ 
Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood, 

Safely  reach  Immanuel's  ground. 


CHRIST.  :w 

5  When  I  touch  the  blessed  short;, 

Back  the  closing  waves  snail  roll ; 

Death's  dark  stream  shall  never  xnortt 

Part  from  thee  my  ravished  soul. 

6  Thus, — Oh  !  thus  an  entrance  give 

To  the  land  of  chiudless  sky"; 

Having  known  it,  "  Christ  to  live," 

Let  ine  know  it,  "  gain  to  die." 

iQi  8sand7s. 

1^1.  Jesus,  esalted  to  the  TVironfi, 

1  JESUS  !  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ;  , 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading, 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepal-e ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing. 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive: 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

4  Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits  ! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  ln>.s  ; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, — 
Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

1"-^,  Christ,  the  Lord  of  Angels. 

1  GREAT  God !  to  what  a  glorious  heiehr. 

Hast  thou  advanced  the  Lord,  thy  Son 
Ansels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light. 
Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne. 

2  Before  his  feet  their  armies  wait, 

And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  move, 
To  manage  his  affairs  ol  state. 
In  works  of  vengeance,  or  of  love. 

3  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  our  feet.  v 

Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 
riirough  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet., 
In  travelliti£r  o'er  the  heaven  v  read. 


360  HYMNS. 

4  Lord  !  when  we  leave  this  mortal  groaad. 
And  thou  shalt  bid  us  rise  and  come. 
Send  thy  beloved  angels  down 
Safe  to  conduct  our  spirits  home. 

IQQ  '  ^•^^• 

Li)S.  The  Way  to  Heaven. 

1  JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, — 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I  '11  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought. 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  net  ; 
Tilllate  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, — 

"  Come  hither,soul !  I  am  the  way." 

3  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest  Laasb 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am ; 

My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give — 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

4  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found  ^ 
i  '11  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood. 
And  say, — "Behold  the  way  to  God  "" 

I  y '4.  Christ's  hitercession. 

1  YES,  the  Redeemer's  gone. 

T'  appear  before  our  God ; 
To  sprinkle  o'er  ihe  flaming  throne. 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  tiery  vengeance  now, — 

No  burnin^g  wrath  comes  down ; 
If  justice  calls  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  Father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  he  moves ; 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by, 
And  looks,  and  smilea,  and  loves 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 

Our  Maker's'honors  sing ; 
,iesi!s,  the  priest,  receives  our  songa 
And  hears  them  to  the  King 


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b  We  bow  before  his  face, 

And  sound  his  glories  high ; 
Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace, 
Who  lays  his  thunder  by. 

6  On  earth  thy  mercy  reisrns, 
And  triumphs  all  above  : 
But,  Lord !  how  Aveak  our  mortal  strains. 
To  speak  immortal  love ! 

.(.^  L.  M. 

lyO.  The  Dominion  of  Christ. 

i  HAIL  to  the  Prince  of  life  and  peace, 
Who  holds  the  keys  of  death  and  nell ; 
The  boundless  world  unseen  is  his. 
And  sovereign  power  becomes  hiro  weii. 
2  In  shame  and  anguish  once  he  died ; — 
But  now  he  lives  for  evermore  : 
Bow  down,  ye  saints  !  around  his  seat, 
And,  all  ye  angel-bands  !  adore. 
i  Live — live  for  ever,  glorious  Lord  ! 

To  quell  thy  foes — and  guard  thy  friends 
While  all  thy  chosen  tribes  rejoice- 
That  thy  dominion  never  ends. 

4  Worthy  thy  hand  to  hold  the  keys. 

Guided  by  wisdom,  and  by  love  ; 
Worthy  to  rule  o'er  mortal  life. 
O'er  worlds  below,  and  worlds  above. 

5  For  ever  reign,  victorious  King! 

Wide  through  the  earth  thy  name  be  known  ^ 
And  call  my  longing  soul  to  sing 
Subhmer  anthems  near  thy  throne. 

Vdh.  Our  High-Priest  in  Heaven. 

1  Tir  atoning  Avork  is  done, — 

The  victim's  blood  is  shed  ; 
And  Jesus  now  is  gone 

His  people's  cau^e  to  plead  : 
He  stands  in  heaven,  their  great  ?»!gh-prieat, 
And  bears  their  names  upon  his  breast. 

2  No  temple  made  with  hands 

riis  place  of  service  is : 


362  HYMNS. 

In  heaven  itself  he  stands, — 

A  heavenly  priesthood  his : 
In  him  the  shadows  of  the  law 
Are  all  fulfilled,  and  now  withdraw. 
3  And  though  awhile  he  be 

Hid  from  the  eyes  of  men, 
His  people  look  to  see 

Their  great  high-pi  iest  again : 
In  brightest  glory  he  will  come, 
And  take  his  waiting  people  home 

m^  C.  M. 

1  ul.  Our  Great  High-Priest. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  our  songs  of  praise 

To  our  ascended  Priest ; 
He  entered  heaven,  with  all  our  namee 
Engraven  on  his  breast. 

2  Below  he  washed  our  guilt  away, 

By  his  atoning  blood  ; 
Now  he  appears  before  the  throne, 
And  pleads  our  cause  with  God. 

3  Clothed  with  our  nature  still,  he  knows 

The  weakness  of  our  frame. 
And  how  to  shield  us  from  the  foes 

Whom  he  himself  o'ercame. 
^  4  Nor  time,  nor  distance,  e'er  shall  quench 

The  fervors  of  his  love ; 
For  us  he  died  in  kindness  here, 

And  intercedes  above. 
b  Oh  !  may  we  ne'er  forget  his  grace. 

Nor  blush  to  bear  his  name  ; 
Still  may  our  hearts  hold  fast  his  faith — 

Our  lifs  his  praise  proclaim. 


HOLY    SPIRIT. 


illo.      Breathing  after  tluc.  Holy  Spirit. 
1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  : 
With  all  thy  (jiiickening  powers, — 


UOLY  SPIRIT.  'Sixi 

Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 
la  these  cold  hearts  ol"  ours. 

2  Look— how  we  gro-^el  here  below 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ! 
Our  souls  can  neither  liy  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  song?, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord !  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate"? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee. 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  T 

5  Come,  Hoiy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  I 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  io-ve. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

S.  M. 
I  «7«7.  Convicting  and  sanctifying  Infitcence. 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit!  come, 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes 

2  Convince  us  of  our  sin, — 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood  ; 
And,  to  our  wondering  view,  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

3  'T  is  thine  to  eleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul. 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole, 

4  Revive  our  drooping  faith; 

Our  doubts  and  lears  remove ; 
And  kindle  in  our  breast  the  flame  ^ 

Of  never-dying  love. 

7s. 
«iOO.  Influences  of  the  Spirit. 

1  GRACIOUS  Spirit !  Love  divine ! 
I^ct  thy  light  within  me  shine : 


3til  HYMNc>. 

All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  with  hy  heavenly  lov©. 

2  Speak  thy  pard'ning  grace  to  me, 
tiet  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart, 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart  ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, — 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine. 

Keep  me,  Lord  !  for  ever  thiue.  • 

O/Til  ^-  ^^■ 

4i\J  1 .  The  Spirit  grieved. 

1  THE  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove, 

flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  s:ric3 
Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  lovo 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life  I 

2  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts, 

Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run  • 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ,  his  Son. 

OAO  ^^-  ^^• 

Z\)^»   Pleading  the  Promise  of  the  Spiral 

1  O  THOU  that  hearest  prayer  ! 

Attend  our  humble  cry  ; 
And  let  thy  servant  shape 

Thy  blessing  from  on  h  igh  • 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word  ; 
Grant  us  thy  lifcly  Spirit,  Lord  ! 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry , 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  varied  wants  supply; 
Much  more  wilt  thv.u  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray, 

5  Our  Heavenly  Father,  thou  ; — 

We,  children  of  thy  grace: 


HOLV  ril'lRIT.  3()5 

Oh  !  let  ihy  Spirit  now 

Descend,  and  fill  the  place  : 
So  shrill  we  feel  the  heavenly  llame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

4  Oh  !  send  thy  Spirit  down 

On  all  the  nations,  Lord  ! 
With  great  success  to  crown 

The  preaching  of  thy  word, 
Till  heathen  lands  shall  own  thy  sway. 
And  cast  their  idol-gods  away. 

<iOo,The  indwelling  Infiuenccs  of  the  Spinx 

1  'T  IS  God,  the  Spirit,  leads 

In  paths  before  unknown  ; 
The  v/ork  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own."" 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

We  still  pursue  our  way  ; 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'T  is  he  that  works  to  wil!, 

'T  is  he  that  works  to  do ; 
Tlis  is  the  power  by  which  we  act ,— 
His  be  the  glory  too. 

v(J4.  Teachings  of  the  Spirit. 

1  COME,  blessed  Spirit !  source  of  light, 

Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconttned, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, — 
The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  nnne  illumined  eyes  display  i 

The  gloriou?  truththy  word  revea'.-. 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way, 
Thy  book  unfold  and  loose  the  seals. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 

The  mysteries  of  redeeming  love, 
The  vanity  of  things  below, 
And  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray 

Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad 


'j6b  HYAms. 

To  allow  the  dangers  of  the  way 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 
^-_i^  8s  and  7s. 

<Z\}D,     Pi-aycrfor  comforting  Injluences. 
i.  HOLY  GHOST !  dispel  our  sadness, 
Pierce  the  clouds  of  nature's  night; 
Come,  thou  source  of  joy  and  gladness  > 
Breathe  thy  life,  and  spread  thy  Sght 
'2  Author  of  our  new  creation  ! 

Bid  us  all  thine  intiuence  prove ; 
Make  our  souls  thy  habitation  ; 
Shed  abroad  the  Saviour's  love. 

/li/U'O.      Prayer  for  spiritual  Enjoyment. 
1  COME,  Holy  Spirit !  calm  my  mind, 
And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God  ; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode, 
'2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 
A  living  spark  of  holy  fire? 
Oh  !  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame. 
Make  me  to  burn  with  pure  desire. 
3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 
And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  see  ; 
Oil !  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart, 
And  bid  my  spii'it  rest  in  thee. 

OAi*^  L.  M. 

Z\j  4 .  Tlie  sight  of  God  and  Christ  in  Heaven 

1  DESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove  ; 

Stoop  down,  and  take  us  on  thy  wings, 
And  mount,  and  bear  us  fiir  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things  ;•  • 

2  Beyond — beyond  this  lower  sky, 

Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
Wher^e  solid  pleasures  never  die. 
And  fruits  immortaLfeast  the  sou!. 
i  Oh  !  for  a  sight,  a  blissful  sight 

Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne  ! 
There  sits  the  Saviour,  crowned  with  light. 
Clothed  in  a  body  like  our  own. 


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4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

And  ttu-ones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 

5  Oh !  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

WTiile  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  erery  heavenly  hill, 
And  spread  the  triumph  of  their  King '. 

^\JCj,  Prayer  for  Light  and  SanctificatioTi, 
i  HOLY  GHOST!  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away. 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost !  with  power  divine. 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost !  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit  1  all-divine. 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne, 
Keign  supreme, — and  reign  alone. 

/wV/t/»       Various  Influences  desired.        \ 

1  ETERNAL  Spirit!— God  of  truth  ! 

Our  contrite  hearts  inspire ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  heavenly  love, 
And  feed  the  pure  desire. 

2  'T  is  thine  to  soothe  the  sorr'wing  mind 

"With  guilt  and  fear  oppressed  ; 
'T  is  thine  to  bid  the  dying  live, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 

Whate-er  that  sin  may  be ; 
That  we,  in  singleness  ot  heart, 
May  worship  only  thee. 


368  HYMNS. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear, 
That  we  are  sons  of  God ; 
Redeemed  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell. 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

?dil.\J  ,  Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  BLEST  Comforter  divine ! 

Let  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  above. 

2  Draw,  with  thy  still  small  voice, 

From  every  sinful  way ; 
And  bid;;tte  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath, 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glorj'  Avear. 

4  Oh !  fill  thou  every  heart 

With  love  to  all  our  race : 
Great  Comforter !  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

Oil  i-M- 

/w  1 1 .     Prayer  for  LigJd  and  Guidance. 

1  COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide ; 
0'ei<every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way  5 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God : 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way. 
Nor  let  us  from  his  precepts  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest. 
To  be  with  him  for  ever  blessed ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  shai'e, 
And  drink'our  fill  of  pleasure  there- 


ilOLV  SPIRIT. 

212.  The  Sealing  of  the  Spin 

1  WHY  should  the  children  of  a  king 

Go  mourning  all  their  days  1— 
Great  Comforter  !  descend,  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven"? 
When  wilt  thoa  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven 7 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come ; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove  ! 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

£lO»   Prayer  against  grieving  the  Spirit. 

1  STAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit!  stay, 

Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite  ; 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  ihy  grace  received  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen. 

Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  gnevt*-! : 
'S  Yet,  Oh  !  the  chief  of  sinners  spare. 

In  honor  of  my  great  Iligh-Priest ; 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 

I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 
4  My  weary  soul,  O  God !  release, 

Uphold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand  : 
ufuide  me  into  thy  j)erfect  peace, 

And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

Ol  ^  L.  M. 

^14.  T/ie  Comforter. 

I  SURE  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh 
'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  he^rt; 
24 


370  HYMNS. 

Else  would  my  hope  for  ever  die, 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 
'4  Whene'er,  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 
With  arilent  wish  my  heart  aspireitv— 

Can  it  be  less  than  power  divine, 
That  animates  these  strong  desires  1 

3  And,  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say, — 

I  love  my  God  and  taste  his  grace, 
Lord  !  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray, 
That  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  p«ac«»3 

4  Let  thy  good  Spirit  in  my  heart 

Fjr  ever  dwell,  O  God  of  love  ! 
And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart — 
Sweet  earnest  of  the' joys  above. 

Ol^  C.  M. 

■^  X«>.      The  Necessity  of  renewing  Grace. 
I  now  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  its  load  ! 
The  heart,  unchanged,  can  never  ri^ 
To  happiness  and  God. 
J  Can  aught,  beneath  a  power  divine, 
The  stubborn  will  subdue 'J 
'T  IS  thine,  eternal  Spirit !  thine, 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 
i  'Tis  thine,  the  passions  to  recall, 
And  upward  bid  them  rise  ; 
To  make  the  scales  of  error  fall, 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes ; — 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 
And  bid  the  sinner  live  ; 
A  beam  of  h«aven — a  vital  ray, 
'T  is  thine  alone  to  give. 
£  Oh !  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours- 
And  give  them  life  divine  ; 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers 
Almighty  Lord  !  be  thine. 

CM. 
ZlX},  The  Spirit  desired. 

I  GREAT  Father  of  each  perfect  gift  1 
Beh?ld  thy  servants  wait ; 


HOLY  6F1111T,  -.Vn 

Wiih  longing  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
We  llDck  around  thy  gate. 

Oh  !  shed  abroad  that  choicest  giA,— 

Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
To  cheer  our  eyes  with  sacred  light. 

And  fire  our  hearts  Aviih  love. 
3  Blest  earnest  of  eterftal  joy  ! 

Declare  our  sins  forgiven : 
And  bear,  with  energy  divine, 

Our  raptured  thoughts  to  heaven. 

t  Diffuse,  O  God  !  thy  copious  showers. 
That  earth  its  fruit  may  yield. 
And  change  the  barren  wilderness, 
To  Carmel's  llowery  field. 

OlKw  CM. 

rjl  i  .       The  Outpouring  of  the  Spirit. 

1  LET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky  ! 

Christ,"our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  his  Spirit,  from  on  high, 
According  to  his  word. 

2  The  Spirit,  by  his  heavenly  breath, 

New  life  creates  within  : 
He  quickens  sinners,  from  the  death 
Of  trespasses  and  sin. 

3  Tlie  tilings  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  to  our  heart  reveals  : 
Otir  bodies  he  his  temple  makes, 

And  our  redemption  seals. 
i  Come,  Holy  Spirit  !  from  above, 

With  thy  celestial  fire  ; 
(Jorne,  and,  with  flames  of  zeal  and  Unf>-, 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire. 

«ilO.    The  Operations'  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1  ETERNAL  Spirit !  we  confess. 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down. 
From  God,  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thy  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day; 


372  HYMNfe. 

Thine  iuward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger,  and  our  refuge  too.  ■* 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigrung  sin  ; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

A.nd  form  ouY  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  yoic« 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys  ; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind, 

OHQ  ^■^^- 

'^  J-if.       Prayer  for  the  promised  Spirit. 

1  ENTHRONED  on  high,  almighty  Lord  ! 

The  Holy  Ghost  send  down  : 
Fulfil]  in  us  thy  faithful  word, 
And  all  thy  mercies  crown. 

2  Though,  on  our  heads,  no  tongues  o    Are 

Their  wondrous  powers  impart, 
Grant,  Saviour  !  what  we  more  desi.*e, 
Tliy  Spirit  in  our  heart. 

3  Spirit  of  life,  and  light,  and  love  ! 

Thy  heavenly  inlluence  give  ; 
Quicken  our  souls— born  from  above- 
In  Christ,  that  we  may  live. 

4  To  our  benighted  minds  reveal 

The  glories  of  his  grace, 
And  bring  us,  Avhere  no  clouds  conceal 
The  brightness  of  his  face. 

5  His  love  within  us  shed  abroad,— 

Life's  ever-springing  well, — 
Till  God  in  us,  and^we  in  God, 
In  love  eternal  dwell. 

»OA  ^-  ^'• 

Z.Z\j.         Regeneration  hi/  the  Spirit. 

1  NOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 

Nor  rites  that  God  has  g.ven  ; 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  bhth. 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  w  ill  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace, 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  373 

Born  ii.  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  ne  .V  jieculiar  race. 

6  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wiu-i, 
Breathes  on  the  .sons  of  ties'n  ; 
Creates  anew  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 
4  Our  qnickened  souls  awake,  and  rise, 
From  the  long  sleep  of  death  : 
On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes. 
And  praise  employs  our  lireath. 


TRINITY 


221 


6s  and  4s. 
Livocalion. 

1  COME  thou  almighty  King : 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise : 
Father  !  all-glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days  ! 

2  Come,  thou  incarnate  Word 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sv?ord ; 

Our  prayer  attend : 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless 
And  give  thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness  ! 

On  us  descend. 

3  Come,  holy  Comforter ! 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour : 
Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power  ! 

4  To  the  great  One  in  Throe. 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ' 


374  IIl'MKS. 

His  sovereign  maieaty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 
Love  and  a^lore. 

oo*->  ^-  ^" 

■L4)'^'  Praisp,  to  the  Godhead. 

!  LET  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord  I 
Who  never  knew  thy  grace  ; 
But  our  loud  songs  shall  still  recoid 
The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

2  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God  I  to  thee, 

And  send  them  to  th5^  throne ; 
All  glory  to  th'  united  Three, — 
The  undivided  One. 

3  'T  was  he — and  we'll  adore  his  name- 

That  formed  us  by  a  word  ; 
'Tis  he  restores  '^ur  ruined  frame  ; — 
Salvation  to  the  Lord  ! 

4  Hosanna !  let  the  earth  and  skies 

Repeat  the  joyful  sound  ; 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales  rellect  fbe  voice, 
In  one  eternal  round. 

•Z^tj*  Praise  to  the  Trinity. 

1  FATHER  of  glory  !  to  thy  name 

Immortal  praise  we  give, 
Wjio  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim. 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honor  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease  ; — 
Our  lives  he  ransomed  with  his  own, 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  thfne  almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  given  ; 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thew 
And  trains  us  up  for  heaven. 

4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  his  honors  and  their  joya, 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 


TRINITY.  375 

&  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  jom 
One  general  song  to  raise ; 
Let  saints,  in  earth  and  heaven,  combine, 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

L.  JI. 

224.  Prayer  to  the  Trinity. 

I  FATHER  of  heaven !  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, — 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  thy  pard'ning  love  extend, 
y  Almighty  Son — incarnate  Word — 
Our  prophet,  priest,  redeemer,  Lor.l ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit !  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death,— 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah  ! — Father,  Spirit,  Son  ! — 
Mysterious  Godhead— Three  m  One ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

nf^^  6s  and  4s. 

^■Z»}*        Prayer  to  the  Triune  Jehovah, 

1  THOU !  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  ilight,— 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And  where  the  gospel's  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  rav, — 

"  Let  there  be  light !" 

2  Thou  !  who  didst  come  to  bring. 
On  thy  redeeming  wing, 

Healing  and  sight, — 
Health  ts  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind,- 
Oh. !  now  to  all  mankind 

"Let  there  be  light!" 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving  holy  Dove  \ 

Speed  forth  thv  flisbtr 


376  HYMNS. 

Move  on  the  waters'  face. 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace. 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 
"  Let  there  be  light!" 
4  Holy,  holy,  holy. 

Most  glorious  Trinity, — 
Wisdom,  Love,  Might ! 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide, 
Koliing  in  fullest  pride. 
O'er  the  earth,  far  and  wide — 
'•  Let  there  bo  light !" 
OO/^  L.  M. 

.^a^^xj.  p,.^jsg  ^0  the  Father,  Son,arjl  Spini, 

1  BLEST  be  the  Father  and  his  love. 

To  which  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God !  • 

From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precioiis  stream  of  vital  blood — 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  thee,  sacred  Spirit!  praise, 

Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  woo, 
Mak'st  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God,  the  Father,— God,  the  S«rn,— 

And  God,  the  Spirit,  we  adore; — 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom,  or  a  shore. 


227 


Christians  praising  the  Tnnity. 

1  GREAT  the  joy  when  Christians  meet. 
Christian  fellowship,  how  sweet, — 
When,  their  theme  of  praise  the  samej 

'  They  exalt  Jehovah's  name ! 

2  Sing  we  then  eternal  love ; 
Such  as  did  the  Father  move ; — 
He  beheld  the  world  undone, 
Loved  the  world,  and  gave  his  Son. 

3  Sing  the  Son's  unbounded  love ; — 
How  he  left  the  realms  above ; 


TllINITY.  373 

Took  our  nature  and  our  place, — 
Lived  and  died  to  save  our  race. 

i  Sing  we  too  the  Spirit's  love ; — 
With  our  stubborn  hearts  he  strove ; 
Clmsed  the  mists  of  sin  away, — 
Turned  our  night  to  glorious  day. 

6  Great  the  joy,  the  union  sweet, 
When  tl;e'saints  in  glory  meet ; 
Where  the  theme  is  still  the  same 
Where  they  praise  Jehovah's  name. 

7s. 
-^/wO.     Commtaiion  icith  the  Triune  Ood, 

1  IN  thy  presence  we  appear  ; 
Lord  i  we  love  to  w^orship  here 
When,  within  the  veil,  we  meet 
Thee  upon  thy  mercy-seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung, 
Touch  our  lips,  and  loose  oar  tongue  ; 
Then  our  joyful  sonls  shall  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

3  AVhile  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend  ; 
Hear  us,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe 
And  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 

Let  thy  gospel's  wondrous  love . 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

5  While  thy  ministers  proclaina 
Peace  and  pardon  through  thy  name, 
In  their  voices,  let  us  ow"n 

Jesus,  speaking  from  the  throne. 

6  From  thy  house  when  we  return, 
Let  our  hearts  within  us  burn ; 
That,  at  evening,  we  may  say, — 

"  We  have  walked  with  God  to-day. 

Ss  and  7s. 
Z^iU.     Praise  to  Fatlier,  Son  and  Spirit 
i  ro  the  source  of  every  blesKng, 
Grateful  anthems  let  us  raise ; 


378  HYMiNB. 

Holy  joy,  our  souls  possessing, 
Swells  the  tribute  of  our  praise 

2  Glory  to  th'  almighty  Father, 

Fountain  of  eternal  love, 
Who,  his  wandering  sheep  to  gather, 
Sent  a  Saviour  trom  above. 

3  To  the  Son  all  praise  be  given, 

Who,  with  love  unknown  before, 
Left  the  bright  abode  of  heaven, 
And  our  sins  and  sorrows  bore. 

f4t  Equal  strains  of  warm  devotion 
Let  the  Spirit's  praise  employ , 
Author  of  each  pure  emotion,— 
Source  of  wisdom,  peace,  and  joy 

5  Thus— our  joyful  hearts  ascending,— 

Glorify  Jehovah's  name ; 
Heavenly  songs  with  ours  are  blending:, 
There,  the  theme  is  still  the  same 

230.     The  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghoet. 

1  WHILE  all  the  angel-throng 

Give  thanks  to  God  on  high, 
Let  earth  repeat  the  joyful  song, 
And  echo  to  the  sky. 

2  Father !  in  whom  we  live. 

In  whom  we  are  and  move, — 
The  glory,  power  and  praise  receive 
Of  thine  eternal  love. 

'{  Incarnate  Deity ! 

Let  all  the  ransomed  race 
Render  in  thanks  their  lives  to  thee. 
For  thy  redeeming  grace. 

4  Spirit  of  holiness  ! 

Let  all  thy  saints  adore 
Thy  sacred  energy,  and  bless 
Thy  heart-renewing  power. 

6  Eternal,  glorious  Lord  ! 

Let  all  the  saints  above, 
Le^,  all  the  sons  of  men,  record. 
And  celebrate  thy  love. 


TRINITY.  379 

.■>«>1  8s  and  6s.     Peculiar. 

'v.31.         Hallelujah  to  the  IViune  Gcn. 
1. SING— Halleluiah  !  praise  the  Lord  ! 
Sing  with  a  cheerful  voice : 
Exalt  our  God  with  one  accord, 

And  in  his  name  rejoice  : 
Ne'er  cease  to  sing,  thou  ransomed  host  I 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Till  in  the  realms  of  endless  "light, 
Your  praises  shall  unite. 
i  There  we  to  all  eternity. 
Shall  join  th'  angelic  lays, 
And  sing,  in  perfect  harmony, 

To  Go^d  our  Saviour's  praise; 
He  hath  redeemed  us  by  his  blood, 
And  made  us  kings  £nid  priests  to  Grod 
For  us — for  us  the  Lamb  was  slain, — 
Praise  ye  the  Lord ! — Amen. 


ALARMING. 


_^_  7s  and  Gs.     Peculiar. 

i,^o2»  The  Alarm. 

1  SINNER !  stop— Oh  !  stop  and  think , 
Before  you  farther  go : 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  wo  7 
<3n  the  verge  of  ruin  stop  ;— 

Now  the  friendly  warning  take  • 
Stay  your  footsteps,  ere  you  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 

S  Say— have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose  1 
Fe.ar  you  not  that  iron-rod 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  1 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  day, 

Which  his  justice  shall  proclaim, 
When  the  earth  shall  melt  away, 

Like  wax  before  the  flame? 


380  HYMNS 

3  Gliast.  y  death  wiil  quickly  comp, 

A!)d  dra!r  you  to  his  bar  : 
Then  you  '11  hear  your  awful  doom, 

And  sink  in  deep  despair  ! 
All  your  siv.s  will  round  you  crowd, 

You  wiL  mark  their  crimson  die, 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 

And  then — no  refuge  nigh  ! 

f>QO  ^-    ^• 

^•>t>.  The  Sinner  exhorted. 

1  SINNER!  Oh!  why  so  thoughtless  grown  1 

Why  in  such  fearful  haste  to  die? 
Why  speed  thy  llight  to  worlds  unknown,- 
Regardless  of  thy  destiny? 

2  Wilt  thou  defy  the  wrath  of  God, 

Led  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams'? 
Madly  despise  the  Saviour's  blood, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  7 

3  Sinner  !  Oh !  lift  thy  thoughts  above. 

And  hear  the  Lord  of  life  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  Icve— 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untold  ! 


<ir'»>'^.  The  Sirmcr  warned. 

1  HASTE,  O  sinner  !  to  be  wise, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  • 

Wisdom  warns  thee,  from  the  skies, 

All  the  paths  of  death  to  shun. 

2  Haste,  and  mercy  now  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Thy  probation  may  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  evening's  work  is  done 

3  Haste,  O  sinner !  now  return  ; 

Stay  nor.  for  th?  morrow's  sun  ; 
..   Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasie,  while  yet  thou  canst  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrcw's  sun; 
Death  may  thy  poor  soul  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  s  begun 


ALARMING.  381 

^ *}'*}»  Danger  of  Delay . 

'  DELAV  not,  delay  not ;  O  sinner !  draw  neav. 
The  waters  of  life  are  r.ow  llowing  for  thee ; 
No  price  is  demanded,  ihe  Saviour  is  here, 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 
'.'.  Delay  not,  delay  not :  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of^esus,  thy  God  7 
A  fountain  is  opened, — how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash,  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pard'niug  blood  1 
.■J  Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner  !  to  come, 

For  meicy  still  lingers  and  calls  thee  to-day ; 
Her  voice  in  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb,— 
Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 
4  Delay  not,  delay  not;  the  Spirit  of  grace. 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its   sad 
flight; 
And  le^vie  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, — 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night, 

L.  M. 
/iOO.  Om  Thing  needfid. 

1  WHY  will  ye  waste,  on  irillmg  cares, 
Tliat  life  which  God's  compassion  spares, 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought. 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot 'J 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above  ? 
Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  love  1 

Shall  troubledcjonscieuce  give  you  pain, 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  in  vain  7 

3  Not  so  your  eyes  will  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pursue ; 
Not  so  will  heaven  and  hell  appear, 
When  death's  decisive  hour  is  near. 

4  Almighty  God  !  thy  grace  impart ; 
Fix  deep  conviction  on  each  heart : 
Nor  let  us  waste,  on  trifling  cares. 
That  lile  Avhich  thy  compassion  spares 

4>^a.  Exhortation  to  Repentance. 

1  REPENT !  the  voice  celestial  crisa  •, 
No  longer  dare  delay  : 


382  HYMNS 

The  soil  that  scorns  the  mandate  dltm. 
And  meets  a  fiery  dny. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  ej'e  of  God 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men ; 
His  heralds  now  are  sent  abroad 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  O  sinners  !  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess ; 
Accept  the  offered  Saviour  now 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

4  Soon,  will  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  you  to  his  bar  ; 
His  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound. 
And  yields  to  justice  there. 

5  Amazing  love— that  yet  will  call, 

And  yet  prolong  our  days  ! 
Our  hearts  subdued  by  goodness  fail, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

•^«)0.  The  Siyiner  meeting  God. 

1  SINNER!  art  thou  still  secure? 

Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray  1 
Can  thy  heart  or  hand  endure, 
In  the  Lord's  avenging  day  1 

2  See, — his  mighty  arm  is  bared  ; 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow  ! 
For  his  judgments  stand  prepare<t;— 
Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes. 

Earth  affrighted  hastes  to  flee  , 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax  : 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  7 

4  Who  his  coming  may  abide  7 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame ! — 
Can  you  And  a  place  to  hide. 
When  the  world  is  wrapt  in  flame  7 

OOd^  Ss,  7s  and  4. 

40U,  The  Voice  of  Mercy. 

1  HEAR,  O  sinner !  mercy  hails  you  , 
Now  with  sweetest  va'ce  she  calls; 


ALARMING.  383 

Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour, 

Ere  the  hand  of  justice  Iklvs : 
Hear,  O  sinner ! 

'T  is  the  voice  of  mercy  calls. 

2  Se>e !  the  storm  of  vengeance  gatheriftf? 

O'er  the  path  you  dare  to  tread  ! 
Hark  !  the  awful  thunder  rolling 

Loud  and  louder  o'er  your  head  ! 
Turn,  O  sinner  ! 

Lesi  the  lightning  strike  you  dead. 

3  Haste,  O  sinner !  to  the  Saviour ; 

Seek  his  mercy  while  you  may ; 
Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over ; — 

Soon  your  life  will  pass  away  ; 
Haste,  O  sinner ! 

You  must  perish  if  you  stay. 

O^A  *^-^-^^- 

^HLx),         Present  and  future  Idealities. 

1  LO !  o-n  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
Between  two  boundless  seas  I  stand.- 

Yet  how  insensible ! 
A  point  of  time — a  moment's  space — 
RemoA'es  me  to  yon  heavenly  place, 

Or— shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 

2  O  God !  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And,  deeply  on  my  thoughtless  heart, 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me,  ere  it  be  too  late ; — 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

3  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array. 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  d.%y, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shall  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; — 
And  tell  me.  Lord  !  shall  I  be  there, 

To  mee.  a  joyful  doom"? 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure  7 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfill. 
To  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  ihe  end  endure  ! 


384  HYMNS. 

5  Then  !5aviour  !  then  my  soul  receive 
Transported  from  the  earth,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above : 
\^'here  laith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
•  And  hope,  in  full  supreme  delight, 
And  everlasting  love. 

■w4;i.       Life,  the  Day  of  Grace  ana  Hopii 

1  LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  buri^ 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given, 
To  'scape  from  hell  and  fly  to'heaven ; 
The  day  -of  grace, — and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  Tlie  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie  ; 

Their  mem'ry  and  their  sense  are  gone, 
"  Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Then,  what  my  thoughts  designed  to  do 
My  hands  !  with  all  your  misht  pursue  ; 
Since  no  device,  nor  work  is  found. 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

5  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past. 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste  ; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

^A^  C.  M. 

^4^.  Expostulation  witli  Sijiners. 

1  YE  !  who  despise  the  Saviour's  graca 

And  scorn  his  gospel,  here, — 
How  can  you  meet  his  angry  foce, 
Or  at  his  bar  appear? 

2  When  every  earthly  hope  shall  fail,— 

When  storms  of  wrath  are  nigh, 
flow  will  your  souls  affrighted  qudi!, 
Beneath  his  burning  eye  ! 

3  Why  will  you  madly  rush  on  death. 

And  torce  your  way  to  wo  "J 


ALAUMINU.  385 

Why  tempt  the  God.  that  holds  your  breatb, 
To  Ptnke  the  fatal  blow. 
4  Turn,  guilty  sinners  !  quickly  turn  ; 
Oh  !  "come  to  Jesus  now ; — 
Ere  the  fierce  flames  around  you  burn, 
To  your  Redeemer  bow. 

c4t>.  '     Advice  to  Youth. 

I  NOW,  in  the  heal  of  youthful  blood, 
Remember  your  Creator,  God ; 
Behold  !  the  months  come  hastening  oa, 
When  you  shall  say — ••  My  joys  are  gone  ' 
\i  Heboid  !  the  aged  sinner  goes, 
!  ader.  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 
Uowi!  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  endless  curses  on  liis  head. 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again  ; 
,  The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain, 

Ascunds  to  God — not  there  to  dweU,— 

Hut  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  ho»i  . 
i  Eternal  King  •  I  fear  thy  name  ; 

Teach  me  to  know  how  trail  I  am  ; 

And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove. 

Give  me.  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 

I  S.  M. 

xi'i'*.  Cfrievinff  the  Spirit. 

1  AND  canst  thou,  sinner !  slight 

The  call  of  love  divine? 
Shall  God,  with  tenderness  invite. 
And  gain  no  thought  of  thine? 

2  Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  fcrieve 

The  Spirit  fn.m  thy  breast. 
Till  he  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
With  all  tiiy  sins  oppressed? 

3  To-day,  a  pard'nin^  God 

Will  hear  ihe  suppliant  pray ; 
To  day,  a  Saviour's  cleansing blw)d 
Will  wash  Ihy  guilt  away. 

4  But,  g.race  so  dearly  bought 

If  yet  thou  wilt  despiso, 
25 


Thy  fearful  doom,  with  vengeance  frarigi^t. 
Will  fill  thee  with  surprise. 

O^^  CM. 

-^4£).  rrailti/  mid  Sin. 

1  now  short  and  has-ty  is  our  life  '■ 

How  vast  our  soul's  affairs  ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  j'ears. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  tlong, 

Without  a  moment's  stay , 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 

And,  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 

Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell. 

Who  slight  the  joys  above  ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  fee], 
Who  break  such  cords  of  love ! 

5  Draw  us,  O  God  !  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race. 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

44X),  Brevity  of  Life. 

1  LET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 

Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord  !  to  thee 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  nourish  bright  and  gay  ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies,  if  one  be  gone  ; 
Strange  !  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  iu  tune  so  long. 
I  But 't  is  our  God  supports  our  Irame. 
TUe  God  who  built  us  tirst; 


ALARMING. 

.    Salvation  to  th'"  almighty  Name 
Tliai  reared  us  from  the  dust. 

-^4  «' .        The  Road  to  Life  and  to  Death. 

1  BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 

And  thousands  walk  together  there  ^ 
But  wisdom  bhnws  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  "Deny  thyself  and  take  thy  cross,'- — 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  : 
Nature  muse  count  her  gold  but  dross. 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint. 
And  makes  his  own  destruction  sura. 

4  Lord  !  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain ; 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new, 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain  :  — 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew.  • 

^  4 O,  Uncertainty  of  Life. 

1  TO-MORROW,  Lord  !  is  thine,— 
Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand  ; 
And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
It  shines  by  thy  command. 
'I  The  present  moment  flies, 
And  bears  our  life  away  ; 
Oh  !  make  thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to-day. 

3  Since,  on  this  fleeting  hour. 

Eternity  is  aung. 
Awaken,  by  ;hy  mighty  power,  • 

The  aged  and  the"young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care  , — 

Be  that  one  thing  pu:.saed  ; 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly, 

Swift  as  the  moruiiig-light, 


388  HYMNS. 

Lest  life's  young  golden  beams  fclKHil*!  ilie 
In  sudd  an,  endless  night. 


CONVICTION, 


■W'4t/.  The  Sinner  arrested. 

1  MY  former  hopes  are  fled, 

My  (error  now  begins  ; 
My  guilty  soul,  alas  !  is  '•  dead 
In  trespasses  and  sins." 

2  Ah !  whither  shall  I  fly  ?— 

Where  seek  for  mercy's  dooi  ? 
The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh. 
And  justice  armed  with  power.' 
i  When  I  review  my  ways, 

I  dread  th'  impending  doom  ; 
While  yet  some  friendly  whisper  s;iy.s, — 
"  Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come !" 
4  Oh  !  that  I  now  might  see 

Some  glimmering  from  afar, — 
Some  beam  of  hope  to  dawn  on  ms. 
And  save  me  from  despair. 
^^  7s  and  tis. 

Z*)\J,  Tlie  Siiincr  disquieted. 

1  WHY  sinks  my  soul  desponding  1 

Why  fill  my  eyes  with  tears  1 
While  nature  all-surrounding 

The  smile  of  beauty  wears  : 
Why,  burdened  now  with  sorrow. 

Is  every  lab'ring  thought  1 
Each  vision  that  I  borrow, 

With  gloom  and  sadness  fraught'  ■ 

2  The  pleasures  that  deceived  me 

My  soul  no  more  can  charm ; 
Of  rest  they  oft  bereaved  me, 

And  filled  me  with  alarm  ; 
llie  objects,  I  have  cherished, 

Are  empty  as  the  wind  ; 
My  earthly  joys  have  perished  ;— 

What  comfort  shall  I  find  ^ 


CONVICTION.  o89 

3  If  inward,  still  enquiring, 

I  turn  my  searching  eye, 
Or  upward,  now  aspiring, 

I  raise  my  feeble  cry. 
No  heavenly  light  is  beaming 

To  cheer  my  troubled  breast, 
No  ray  of  comfort  gleaming 

To  give  my  spirit  rest. 

4  My  soul !  from  this  dread  anguish, 

Is  there  no  refuge  nighl 
T  is  guilt  that  makes  thee  languisiu 

And  leaves  thee  thus  to  die  : 
Renounce  thy  sin  and  folly 

Before  the  throne  of  grace  ; 
And  make  the  Lord,  most  holy, 

Thy  strength  and  righteousness. 

n^^  CM. 

4>'^  1 .  Conviction  by  the  Law. 

i  LORD  !  how  secure  my  conscience  wsui, 
And  felt  no  inward  dread  ! 
I  was  attve  without  the  law, 
Ani  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright; 

But  since  the  precept  came. 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before, 

Till  terribly  I  saw — 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure, 
Is  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load. 

My  sins  revived  again  : — 
I  have  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  are  slain. 

5  My  God  !  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  some  kind  power  to  save, — 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

C^r^j.  Tlie  Striving^qf  the  SpiriK 

i  SAY,  sinner !  hath  a  voice  within 
Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  bouL 


390  H^MNS. 

Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
A.nd  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control? 

2  Sinner  !  it  was  a  heavenly  voice, — 
ft  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 

It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all 

3  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light; 
Regard,  in  time,  the  warning  kind  , 
That  call  thou  may'st  not  alvVays  slight. 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find.. 

4  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 
With  hardened,  self-destroying  man ; 
Ye,  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

5  Sinner !  perhaps,  this  very  day. 
Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be  : 

Oh  !  should'st  thou  grieve  him  now  away. 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 


wSDo*  Man  condemned  before  Gad. 

1  AH !  how  shall  fallen  man 

Be  just  before  his  God  ? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark, 

With  strict  enquiring  eyes, 
Could  we,  for  one  of  thousand  faults, 
A  just  excuse  devise  ^ 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God  ! 

Who  can  with  thee  contend  7 
Or  who,  that  tries  th'  unequal  strife 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end? 

4  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 

Their  ancient  seals  forsake  ; 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  pliic«, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake 

5  Ah  !  how  shall  guilty  man 

Contend  with  such  a  God  1 
None— none  can  meet  him,  and  escape, 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 


CONVICTION.  391 

'        ^'-  ^^• 

<^«)4.  The  evil  Heart. 

1  ASTONISHED  and  distressed, 

I  turn  mine  eyes  within  ; — 
My  he^1l•t  with  loads  of  guilt  opf  ressed. 
The  seat  of  every  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts. 

What  vile  affections  there ! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear  ! 

3  Almighty  King  of  saints  ! 

These  hateful  sins  subdue ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  m.y  mind,. 
And  all  my  powers  renew. 

4  This  done, — my  cheerful  voice 

Shall  loud  liosannas  raise  ; 
My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude,— 
My  lips  pronounce  thy  praise 


INVITING. 


•>*t)ft>.  The  Saviour's  Invitatioiu 

1  THE  Saviour  cills — let  every  ear 

Attend  the  haavenly  sound  ; 
Ye  doubting  souls  !  dismiss  your  tear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow, 
And  life,  and  health,  and  "bliss  impfiru 

To  banish  mortal  wo. 
f*  Ye  sinners  !  come  ;    t  is  mercy's  vclos; 

The  gracious  call  obey  ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, —       .. 

And  can  you  yet  delay  1 
I  Dear  Saviour !  draw  reluctant  hearts'. 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly. 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparta. 

An  i  d'-ink,  and  never  die. 


392  HYMNS. 

f}ra  ^'  ^' 

C*)\).         Restfer  the  weary  Penitent. 

1  COME,  weary  souls  !  with  sin  distreased 
<»     Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest ; 

The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, -v 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes, 
Pardon  and  life,  and  endless  peace, — 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace ! 

3  Lord  !  Ave  accept,  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  imparl  ; 
We  come,  with  trembling  ;  yet  rejoice, 
And  blesa  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

4  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith, — our  fears  remove  ; 
Oh  !  sweetly  reign  in  every  breast 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

^^^  C.  M. 

Z'*yl,  The  Gospel-Trumpet. 

\  LET  every  mortal  ear  attend. 

And  every  heart  rejoice ; 

The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds. 

With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind. 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toija 
To  fill  th'  immortal  mind  !— 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soiil-reviving  feast. 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pi.ne  away  and  die  ! 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

D  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy,  here, 
In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 
Palvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 


INVITING.  393 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel-grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day ; — 
Lord  !  we  are  come  to  seek  suppjiies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

^OO  Christ's  Invitation  to  Sinners. 

i  "  COME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls  ! 
Ye  heavy-laden  sinners  !  come  ; 
I'  11  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home, 
li  '■■  They  shall  find  rest,  who  learn  of  me,— 
I  'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea. 
And  pride  islrestless  as  the  wind. 
3  "  Blessed  is  the  man,  whose  shoulders  take 
My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 
Mv  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 
^  Jesus !  we  come  at  thy  command ; 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  fipirits,  to  thy  hand. 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

CDi},  Living  Waters. 

1  HO  !  every  one  that  thirsts !  draw  nigh  ;— 

'T  is  God  invites  the  fallen  race ; 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy, 
Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel-grace. 

2  Ye  nothing  in  exchange  can  give,— 

Leave  afl  ye  have  and  are  behind  ; 
Freely  the  gift  of  God  receive, — 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 

3  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come ; 

Sinners  !  obey  your  Maker's  voice  ; 
Return,  ye  weary  wanderers !  home, 
And  in  redeeming  love  rejoice. 

2(50.  Tlie  Resolve. 

I  COME,  trembling  sinner  !  in  whoa*  breast. 
A  thousamd  thoughts  revolve ; 


394  HVMN«. 

Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppreseed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve  : — 

2  "  I  '11  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Ilath  like  a  mountain  rose ; 
I  '11  seek  his  courts,  and  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  cppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I  '11  fall  before  his  throne,. 

And  there  my  guilt  confess ; 
1  '11  tell  him,  I  'm  a  wretch  undone, 
Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea. 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer  ; 
But,  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 

And  perish  only  there. 
&  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolved  to  try ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 

I  mu.st  for  ever  die." 

f\f^-n  Ss  and  7s.     Peculiar. 

•fc  0 1 .  A  Fountain  set  open. 

1  COME  to  Calv'ry's  holy  mountain. 

Sinners,  ruined  by  the  fall ! 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you, — to  me, — to  all, — 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  the  Saviour  died. 

2  Come,  in  sorrow  andcontritionj 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind  ; 
Here  the  guilty,  free  remission,— 

Here  the  troubled,  peace  may  find; 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore; 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more  ■; 

3  He  that  drinks  shall  live  for  ever, — 

'T  is  a  soul-reviving  flood  : 
God  is  faithful — God  will  never 

Break  his  covenant  in  blood  ; — 
Signed,  when  our  Iledeemer  died, 
Sealed,  when  he  was  glorified. 

Ss  and  7s. 
■^0/4/.  False  and  True  Pleasure. 

^  TELL  us,  wanderer  !  wildly  roving 
From  the  path  that  leads  to  peace. 


INVITING.  :iOn 

Pleasure's  fklse  enchantment  loving, — 
When  will  thy  delusion  cease  ? 

2  Once,  like  thee,  by  joys  surrounded. 

We  could  kneel'at  pleasure's  shrine  ; 
Then  our  brightest  hopes  were  bounded- 
By  delights  as  false  as  thine. 

3  But  those  v-sions  never  blessed  us, — 

Soon  their  fleeting  day  was  o'er ; 
Then  the  world,  that  had  caressed  us; 
Ciiarmed  us  with  its  smiles  no  more- 

4  Such  is  pleasure's  transient  story  ; 

Lasting  happiness  is  known 
Only  in  the  path  to  glory, — 
la  the  Saviour's  love  alone. 

4\)0.  The  happy  Clioice. 

1  TO-DAY— if  ye  will  hear  his  voice. 
Now  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice 
Say — will  you  to  Mount  Z'ion  go  7 
Say — will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no  1 

2  Ye  wandering  souls,  who  find  no  rest 
Say — will  you  be  for  ever  blest  1 
Will  you  be  saved  from  sin  and  hell  1 
Will  you  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell  1 

3  Come  now,  dear  youth  !  for  ruin  bounc 
Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
Come,  go  with  us,  and  you  shall  prove 
The  joy  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

4  Once  more  we  ask  you  in  his  narae^ — 
For  yet  his  love  remains  the  same, — 
Say — will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go  1 
Say— will  you  have  this  Chrisfor  no  1 

»>ft^  C  M. 

<»D4.  Pardon  and  Sanclijication  in  Chnet 

1  HOW  saa  our  state  by  nature  is  ! 

Our  sin — how  deep  it  stains  ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds, 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there  's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace. 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word  :•  - 


39G  HYMNS. 

"  Ho !  5  e  desparmg  sinners  !  com«, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 

•And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord  .' 
Oh !  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God  !  I  fly  ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul, 
From  stains  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall : 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousneajs 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

265.  Tlie  Way  to  Zion. 

1  INQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims  !  for  the  way 

That  lea.  Is  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determined  will. 

2  Oh !  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favor  there; 
Before  his  footstool,  humbly  bow. 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer. 

3  Oh !  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God 

In  everlasting  bands ; 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

-^JOO.        Invitation  to  the  Gospel-Feast. 

1  YE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor 

Behold  a  royal  feast,— 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  Here  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you,  come ; 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms  \ 
But  see !  there  yet  is  room  :— 

3  Boom  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart,— 

There  love  and  pity  meet 


INVITING.  397 

Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

4  Oh  !  come,  and,  with  his  children,  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

5  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  songs  on  earth  unkuc  wn. 

^     ^  C.  M. 

-^  D  /  .      The  Fountam  of  living  Waters. 
I  OH!  what  amazing  words  of  grace 
Are  in  the  gospel  found, 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case 
Who  hears  the  joyful  sound ! 

2  Come,  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds. 

Your  every  burden  bring  ; 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, — 
A  deep  celestial  spring. 

3  This  spring  with  living  water  flows, 

And  heavenly  joy  imparts  ; 
Come,  thirsty  souls  !  your  wants  discloas 
And  drink,  with  thankful  hearts. 

4  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace  ; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 

'^OO.  Smners urged  to  accept  tlie  Invitation. 

1  YE  !  who  in  his  courts  are  found, 
Listening  to  the  joyful  sound. 
Lost  and'helpless  as  ye  are, 
t^ons  Df  sorrow,  sin,  and  care, — 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 

Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

2  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyea, 
View  this  bleeding  sacrifice  ; 
See,  in  him,  your  sins  forgiven, 
Pardon,  holiness,  and  heaven ; 


398  HYMNS. 

Glorify  tlie  King  of  kings, 

Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

/^Ot/.         Expostulation  with  Sirmers. 

1  SINNERS  !  turn,  wliy  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you — Why  7 
God,  who  did  your  being  give. 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live, — 
lie  the  lata!  cause  demands, 

Asks  the  work  ot  his  own  hands,— 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures !  why, 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die  1 

2  Sinners  !  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you — Why  I 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve. 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live  ;— 
Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again? 

Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners  !  why, 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  1 

3  Sinners!  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you— Why? 
Many  a  time  with  you  he  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love  : 
Will  3'e  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 

Oh !  ye  guilty  sinners  !  why — 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die  ? 

^t\y.         Expostulation  icilh  Sinners 
.  SINNERS  !  the  voice  of  God  regard ; 
'T  is  mercy  speaks  to-day ; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  wa5^ 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace  : 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breatt 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell ; 

And  will  you  onward  go  ? 
Gan  you  m  endless  burnmgs  dwell, 
Or  bear  eternal  wo? 


INVITING.  399 

4  Lo  !  he,  wlio  turna  to  God,  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace  ; 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  who  seek  his  face. 

5  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word — 

Renouncing  every  sin : 
Submit  to  him,  your  Sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  hisj  will  divine. 

6  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughta 

He  pardons  like  a  God  ; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 
Through'Christ's  atoning  blood. 

^^  L.M. 

,^  i  1,  Knocking  at  the  Door. 

1  BEHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door  ! 
He  gently  knocks^ — has  knocked  before ; 
Has  waited  lone — is  waiting  still; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

?  Oh  !  lovely  attitude — he  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands  • 
Oh  !  matcliless  kindness — and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes  ! 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  7 
He  will — the  very  friend  you  need ; 
The  friend  of  sinners — yes,  't  is  he, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise — touched  with  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine, — 

That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin 

And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

3  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn, — 
His  feet  departed  ne'er  return ; 
Admit  him, — or  the  hour  's  at  hand^ 
You  '11  at  his  door  rejected  stand. 


272. 


8s,  7s  and  4. 
Invitation  to  Sinners. 

I  COME,  ye  sinners  !  heavy-laden, 
Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall,— 


400  HYMNS. 

If  you  wait  till  you  are  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all : 
Sinners  only, 

Christ,  the  Saviour,  came  to  call. 
2  Let  not  sense  of  guilt  prevent  you, 

Nor  of  titness  fondly  dream; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him : 
This  he  gives  you  ;— 

'T  is  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 
S  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo  I  your  Saviour  prostrate  lies ; 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him, 

There  he  groans,  and  bleeds,  and  dies! 
"  It  is  finished" — 

Heaven  accepts  the  sacrifice. 

4  Lo !  th'  incarnate  God  ascending 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood ; 
Yenturo  on  him, — venture  wholly, 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 
None  but  Jesus 

Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

5  Saints  and  angels,  joined  in  concert. 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name ; 
Hallelujah!— 

Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

£)>J9  L.  M. 

^  >  ^'  The  Sinner  entreated. 

1  PlETURN,  0  wanderer !  now  return, 

And  seek  thine  injured  Father's  face ; 
Those  new  desires  that  in  thee  burn. 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer !  now  return, 

He  hears  thy  deep  repentant  eigh; 
He  hears  thy  softened  spirit  mourn, 
When  no  intruding  ear  is  nigh, 

3  Return,  0  wanderer !  now  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live  • 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive 


INVITING.  40J 

y 
4  Return,  O  wanderer!  now  returo, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear  , 
Thy  Father  calls—"  No  longer  mouni !" 
'T  is  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  uear- 

C.  M. 
^  /  4.  The  heavenly  Gicest. 

1  AND  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend 

To  visit  sinful  worms  1 
Thus-at  the  door  shall  mercy  stand, 
In  all  her  winning  forms'? 

2  Shall  Jesus  for  admittance  plead, 

His  charming  voice  unlieard  1 
And  this  vile  heart,  for  which  ne  bled, 
Remain  for  ever  barred  1 

3  'T  is  sin,  alas  !  with  tyrant-power, 

The  lodgin?  has  possessed  ; 
And  crowds  of  traitors  bar  the  door, 
Against  the  heavenly  guest. 

4  Lord  !  rise  in  thine  all-conquering  grace 

Thy  mighty  power  display  ; 
One  beam  of  glory  from  thy  face 
Can  drive  my  foes  away. 

5  Ye  vile  seducers  !  hence  depart ; 

Dear  Saviour  !  enter  in  ; 
Oh  :  guard  the  passage  to  my  heart. 
And  keep  out  every  sin. 

^^^  8s,  7s  and  4. 

'd4D»  Glad  Tidings. 

1  SINNERS !  will  a'ou  scorn  the  message 

Coming  from  the  courts  above  1 
Mercjr  speaks  in  every  passage  ; 

EvOTy  line  is  full  of  love  ; 
Oh !  believe  it,— 

Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Now,  the  heralds  of  salvation 

Joyfal  news  from  heaven  proclaim  :— 
Sinners  freed  from  condemnation, 

Through  the  all-atoning  Lamb  i 
Life  receiving — 

Through  the  all-atoning  Lamb. 
2G 


^•ii)2  HYMNb. 

3  Who  hath  their  report  believed  1 

Who  received  the  joyful  word  i 
Who  embraced  the  news  of  pardun 

Freely  offered  by  the  Lord  ? 
Life  immortal, — 

Freely  oflered  by  the  Lord. 

4  O  ye  angels  !  hovering  round  us, — 

Waiting  spirits  •  gpeed  your  wajj 
Hasten  to  the  couri  of  heaven, 

Tidings  bear  without  delay,— 
Rebel-sinners — 

Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

Zii).  The  accepted  Time. 

I  NOW  is  th'  accepted  time, 
Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
O  sinners  !  come,  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

•2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time, 
The  Saviour  calls  to  day  ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late ; — 
Then  why  should  you  delay  7 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time. 

The  gospel  bids  you  come  : 

And  every  promise,  in  his  word, 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord  !  draw  reluctant  souls, 

And  melt  them  by  thy  love  ; 
Then  will  the  angels  speed  their  w&y 
To  bear  the  news  above. 

,  j^^  8s  and  4. 

I  i  i.  The  Gospel-Trumpet. 

\  HARK— hark !  the  gospel-trumpet  soyniis,  - 
Through  the  wide  earth  the  echo  bounds^ 
Pardon  and  peace  by  Jes  is'  blood  ! 
Sinners  are  reconciled  to  God, 
By  grace  divine. 

I  Come,  sinners !  hear  the  joyful  news, 
Nor"  longer  dare  the  grace  reftiae  •^ 


INVITING.  403 

Mercy  ami  justice  here  corabiue, 
Goodness  and  truth  harmonious  join, 
T'  invite  you  near. 

3  Ye  saints  in  glory  !  strike  the  lyre; 
Ye  mortals !  catch  the  sacred  fire  ; 
Let  bolh  the  Saviour's  love  proclaim  j— 
For  ever  worthy  is  the  Lamb 
Oi"  endless  praise. 

.^78.  Tlie  Young  exhorted. 

1  YE  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm  i 

In  smiling  crowds  draw  near ; 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
^  A  f?aviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you  ; 
And  lays  his  radiant  gtories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  The  soul,  that  longs  to  see  his  face, 

Is  sure  his  love  to  gain ; 
And  they,  who  early  s^eek  his  grace, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain. 

4  What  object,  Lord  !  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compared  with  thee? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love. 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see'? 

5  Away,  ye  false  delusive  toys  ! 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  ; 
'T  is  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
For  here,  true  bliss  1  find. 

^s,  7s  and  4. 
•^  $  *J»  Cliildren  exhorted. 

1  CniLDREN  !  hear  the  melting  story 
Of  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain ; 
'T  is  the  Lord  of  life  and  glory  j 

Shall  he  plead  with  you  in  vain  7 
Oh!  receive  him, 
And  salvation  now  obtain. 

^  Yield  no  more  to  sin  and  folly, 
So  displeasing  in  his  sight; 


404  HiMNa. 

Jesus  loves  the  pure  and  holy. 

They  alone  are  his  delight ; 
Seek  his  favor,  , 

And  your  hearts  to  him  unite. 
3  All  your  sins  to  him  confessing 

Who  is  ready  to  forgive  ; 
Seek  the  Saviour's  richest  blessJni;, 

On  his  precious  name  believe ; 
He  is  waiting, — 
•       Will  you  not  his  grace  receive  ? 

■6OU.  Children  invited  to  Christ. 

1  CHILDREN  !  listen  to  the  Lord, 
And  obey  his  gracious  word  ; 
Seek  his  face  with  heart  and  mind- 
Early  seek,  and  you  shall  find. 

2  Sorrowful,  your  sins  confess  ; 
Plead  his  perfect  righteousness ; 
See  the  Saviour's  bleeding  side; — 
Come — you  will  not  be  denied. 

3  For  his  worship  now  prepare  ; 
Kneel  to  him  in  fervent  prayer ; 
Serve  him  with  a  perfect  heart ; 
Never  from  his  ways  depart. 


PENITENTIAL. 


■*,!  0 1 .  Contrition. 

1  O  THOU  !  whose  tender  mercy  hears 

Contrition's  humble  sigh ; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  teats' 
From  sorrow's  weepmg  eye  ; — 

2  See,  low  before  thy  throne  of  gri^.ce, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 

Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face 

Hast  thou  not  said—"  Return  V 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  t 


PENITENTIAL.  \l)y 

Oh  !  let  not  this  denr  refuge  fail. 

This  only  safe  retreat. 
4  Oh  !  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
And  let  thy  healins:  voioe  impart 

A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

tO-i.    Repentance  at  the  Cross  of  Chriel.  , 

1  IlE ARTS  of  stone!  relent,  relent, 

Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  sulidued; 
See  his  body,  mangled,  rent, 

Covered  with  the  gore  of  biood  ! 
Pinful  soul !  what  hast  thou  done'i 
Crucified  God's  only  Son! 

2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed, 

Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  him  thero 
Crowned  with  thorns  his'sacred  head, 

rierced  him  with  a  bloody  spear, 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice, — 
While  for  sinful  man  he  dies.         .  ' 

3  Wilt  thou  let  him  bleed  in  vain,— 

f^till  to  death  thy  Lord  jjursue? 
Open  all  his  wouiiids  again, — 

And  the  shameful  cro.ss  renew? 
No  ; — with  all  my  sins  I  '11  part, 
Break,  Oh  !  break,  my  bleeding  heart ! 

i^QQ  I-  M.    6  Lines. 

^OO.  Pkading  in  Jesics'  Name. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,  God  of  Love  ! 

Oh !  hear  an  humble  suppliant's  cry  ;^ 
Bend  from  t!iy  lofty  seat  above, — 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty  ; 
Oh  !  deign  to  hear  my  mournful  voice. 
And  bid  my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

2  I  urge  no  merit  of  my  own, — 

No  worth  to  claim  "thy  gracious  smile 
No, — when  I  come  belbre  thy  throne, 

Dare  to  converse  v/ith  God  awhile, 
Thy  name,  blest  Jesus  !  is  my  plea. — 
'Jearest  and  sweetest  nanie  to  me. 


40G  UlTMN^. 

3  Father  of  mercies,  Go<l  of  love ! 

Then  hear  thine  humble  suppliant's  cry; 
Henil  from  thy  lofty  seat  above, 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty  ; 
t)rie  pard'ning  word  can  make  me  whole. 
And  sootlie  the  anguissh  of  my  soul. 

.^o4.  Godly  Sorrow  at  the  Cros.-i. 

1  ALAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed'? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  ht:  devote  that  sacred  head. 
For  such  a  worm  as  1 1 

2  Was  it,  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

lie  groaned  upon  the  tree  7 
Amazing  pity  !— grace  unknown  ! — 
And  love  beyond  degree! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darknesis  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died, 
For  man  the  creature's  sin.. 

4  Thus  mighi  I  hide  my  blushing  faco, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears  ; 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  Hut  floods  of  tears  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
f  lere.  Lord  !  I  give  myself  away  ; — 
'T  is  all  that  1  can  do. 

_  Q  ^  L.  M.    6  Lines. 

"COi>.   Backslider's  Return  through  Chnel. 

1  WEARY  of  wandering  from  my  God, 

And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
1  hear,  and  bow  beneath  the  rod  ; 

To  him,  with  penitence,  1  mourn  : 
I  have  an  advocate  above, — 
A  friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 

2  O  Jesus  !  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin.— 
Yet  once  again  1  seek  thy  face. 

Open  thine  arms  and  lake  rae  Ju, 
Oh  !  freely  my  backsiidings  heal, 
And  lovp  the  dying  sinner  still. 


PEXITENTIAL.  JO": 

5  Ah !  give  me,  Lord  !  the  tender  hear:. 
That  trembles  at  th'  approach  of  sin  . 

A  sodly  fear  of  sin  impart, 
iBiplant,  and  root  it  deep  within  ; 

That  I  may  fear  thy  gracious  power. 

And  never  dare  t'  offend  thee  more. 


wOO.  Penitence  a?id  Hope. 

1  DEAR  Saviour  !  when  my  thoughts  recs.t 

The  wonders  of  thy  crace. 

Low  at  thy  feet  ashamed  I  fall, 

And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Oh  :  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord  • 

The  penitential  sigh. 
Confirm  the  kind  forgiving  word. 
With  pity  in  thine  eye. 

3  Then  shall  the  mourner,  at  thy  fe^et, 

R.ejoice  to  seek  thy  face ; 
And  grateful  own — how  kind,  how  fv  t  ft 
Thy  condescending  grace. 


^O  /  .  Covfession  and  Enireaiy. 

1  SOVEREIGN  Ruler,  Lord  of  aJ3 ! 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; . 
Hear,  Oh  !  hear  my  earnest  cry 
Frown  not,  lest  I  faint  and  die. 

2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men,— 
Chief  of  sinners  I  have  been  ; 
Oft  abused  thee  to  thy  face, 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 

'i  Justly  might  thy  righteous  dart 
Pierce  this  bleeding,  broken  heart ; 
Justly  might  thine  angry  breath 
Blnst  me  in  eternal  death. 

1  But  with  thee  there 's  mercy  found,-- 
Balm  to  heal  my  every  wound : 
Soothe,  Oh  !  soothe  the  troubled  breast- 
Oive  the  weary  wanderer  rest. 


408  HYMNS. 

/JoO.  Penitence. 

1  PROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus  !  at  thy  feel, 

A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 
And  upwards,  to  thy  mercy-see(, 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  Let  not  thy  justice  frovvn  me  henre  • 

Oh  !  stay  the  vengeful  storm  ; 
Forbid  it,  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  could  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should,  from  both  my  weeping  eyes, 
In  ceaseless  currents  flow. 

\    4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 
To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 
b  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord  ' 
And  all  my  sins  forgive ; 
Then  justice  will  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

Z^iJ,  Pleading  for  Meraj. 

1  LORD  !  at  thy  feet,  we  sinners  lift 

And  knock  at  mercy's  door  ; 
With  bleeding  heart,  and  downcast  eye. 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 

2  Without  thy  grace,  we  shik  bppresseii, 

Down  to  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Oh  !  give  our  troubled  spirits  rest, 
Our  gloomy  fears  dispel. 

3  'T  is  mercy — mercy  now  we  plead  ; 

Let  thy  compassion  move  ;— 
Mercy,  that  led  thee  once  to  bleed, 
In  tenderness  and  love. 

4  In  mercy  now,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

O  God  !  our  sins  forgive ; 
Thy  grace  our  stubborn  hearts  can  break? 
And,  breaking,  bid  ua  live. 


PENITENTIAL.  409 

lis  and  10s. 
^oVf.  To  the  Mercy-Seat. 

1  OOME,  ye  disconsolate !  where'er  ye  languish, 

Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel : 
flere  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  yotir 
aniruish'; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heai 

2  Joy  of  tne  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

ilope  of  the  i»eniterit,  fadeless  and  pure  ! 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying. 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  curt. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life  ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  abovtj 
Come  to  t^t  feast  of  love;  come,  ever  knowing, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow,  but  heaven  can  remove. 

C.  M. 

ZVl,  Tlie  Friend  of  Sinners. 

1  JESUS  !  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend  ; 

As  such  I  look  to  thee  ; 
Now,  in  the  fulness  of  thy  love, 

0  Lord  !  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace,— 

Remember  "Calvary ; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans. 
And,  then,  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  witlj  God  ! 

1  yield  myself  to  thee  ; 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne. 
Dear  Lord  f  remember  me. 
A  Lord  !  I  am  guilty — I  am  vile, 
But  thy  salvation  's  free  ; 
Then,  in  thine  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord  !  remember  me. 
8  And,  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 
When  creature-helps  all  flee. 
Tlien,  O  my  dear  Redeemer-God  ! 
1  pray,  remember  me. 

S.  M. 
wU^.  Repentance,  in  Vieic  of  Christ's  Coinj^asgion.- 
)  DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  7— 
And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  7 


no  HYMNS. 

Let  Hoods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

The  angels  wondering  seel 

Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul! 

lie  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept — that  we  might  weep  ; — 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear ; — 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found,— 
There  is  no  weeping  there. 

't^'JfJ.     Tlie  Soul  casting  itself  on  Christ. 

1  APPROACH,  my  soul !  the  mercy-seat- 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh  : 
Thou  callest  burdened  soulb  tb  thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord  !.  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin. 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding  place, 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  lace, 
And  tell  him—"  Thou  hast  died." 

5  Oh  !  wondrous  love,— to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name  ! 

»>0/^  ^-  ^^• 

^i/'l.  In-dwelling  Sin  lamented. 

J  WITH  tears  of  anguish,  I  lament, 

Before  thy  feet,  my  God  ! 
My  passioUj  pride,  and  discontent, 

And  vile  mgratitude. 
2  Sure,  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  bsec, 

So  false  as  mine  has  been ; 


PENITENTIAL.  411 

bo  faithless  to  its  promises,— 

So  prone  to  every  sin. 
3  How  long,  dear  Saviour  !  shall  1  feel 

These  struggles  in  my  breast? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 

And  give  my  conscience  rest  1 
i  Break,  sovereign  grace  !  Oh  !  break  the  charm, 

And  set  the  captive  free: 
Reveal,  great  God  !  thy  mighty  arm, 

And  haste  to  rescue  me.  " 

C.  M. 
*  t/O.  Sin  beicailed  at  the  Cross, 

1  OH !  if  my  soul  was  formed  for  wo,  -- 

How  would  I  vent  my  sighs  ! 
Repentance  should,  like  rivers,  flow 
From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  'T  was  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, — 

And  groaned  away  a  dying  life, 

For  thee,  my  soul ! — for  thee. 

3  Oh !  how  I  hate  those  sins  of  mine 

That  shed  the  Saviour's  blood  • 
That  pierced  and  nailed  his  sacred  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood  ! 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer  !  they  shall  die  ; 

My  heart  hath  so  decreed  ; 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  euilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour'bleedT 

0  While  with  a  melting,  broken  heart, 

My  murdered  Lord  I  view, 
I  '11  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

ZaO.  Mourn: ng  at  the  Sepulchre. 

1  YE  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord ! 

Cast  all  your  fears  away  ; 
Draw  near,  and,  with  delight,  behold 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought  j— 

'T  was  love  that  hrrmght  him  low  ; 


412  HYMNS. 

Thus  low  in  death  the  Saviour  lay, 
Who  lived  and  Med  ibr  you. 

3  If  ye  have  wept  at  yonder  cross, 

And  still  your  sorrows  rine, 
Sloop  down  and  view  the  vanquished  grav« 
And  wipe  your  weeping  eyes. 

4  Your  Saviour  lives, — for  ever  lives  ! — 

Raise  a  triumphant  strain; 
No  powers  of  hell,  nor  bars  of  death, 
The  conqueror  could  detain. 

5  O'er  heaven  and  eartli  he  now  presidtiH, 

Though  once  among  the  dead  ; 
And  to  eternity  shall  reign 
Creation's  glorious  Head. 

6  Ye  mourning  souls !  rejoice,  while  you 

His  empty  tomb  survey  ; 
As  Christ  arose,  so  you  shall  ri.se 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

<^iJi%  Returning  tc  Christ.. 

1  HOW  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wandered  from  the  Lord  ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, — 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls — "  Return !" 

Dear  Lord !  and  may  1  come? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn  ; 
Oh  !  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou — wilt  thou  yet  forgivo, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  1 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  1 

4  Almighty  grace  !  thy  healing  power 

How  glorious — how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 

A  heart  so  vile  as  mine  ! 
6  Thy  pardoning  love— so  free,  ro  swett— 

Dear  Saviour!  I  adore ; 
Oh  !  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 

And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


CONVERSION.  413 


CONVERSION. 

298.  Tha  New-Birth. 

1  AWAKED  by  Sinai's  awful  sound. 
My  soul  iu  bonds  ofguilt  I  found. 

And  knew  not  where  to  go  : 
One  solemn  truth  increased  my  pam,- 
The  sinner  "  must  be  born  again," 

Or  sink  to  endless  wo. 

2  I  heard  the  law  its  thunders  roll. 
While  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soui. — 

A  vast  oppressive  load  : 
All  creature-aid  I  saw  was  vain ; — 
The  sinner  "  must  be  born  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

3  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  te^'- 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  heil 

To  bring  salvation  near  : 
Yet  still  I  found  this  truth  remain, — 
The  sinner  •'  must  be  born  again," 

Or  sink  in  deep  despair.  •. . 

4  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 

The  bleeding  Saviour  passed  that  way, 

My  bondage  to  remove  : 
The  sinner,  once  by  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

299.  God,  the  Pcrtion  of  the  Soul. 
1  FAR  from  thy  fold,  O  God  !  my  feet 

Once  moved  in  error's  devious  maze  ; 
Nor  found  religious  duties  sweet, 

Nor  sought  thy  face,  nor  loved  thy  ways. 
i  With  tenderest  voice  thou  bad'st  me  flee 

The  paths  which  thou  couldst  lie'er  approve; 
And  gently  drew  my  soul  to  thee, 

With  cords  of  sweet  eternal  love. 


ii4  HYMNS. 

3  Now  to  thy  footstool,  Lord    I  fly, 

And  low  in  self-abasement  fall , 
A  vild,  a  helpless  worm,  am  ] 
And  thou,  my  God  !  art  all  in  all. 

4  Dearer— far  dearer  to  mv  heart, 

ThaE  all  the  joys  that  earth  can  give  ; 
From  fame,  from  wealth,  from  friends  I  'd  part. 
Beneath  thy  countenance  to  live. 

Qnn  ^^  ^""^  "^• 

(yiJU,  Taking  uj)  the  Cross. 

1  JESUS !  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken. 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be  ; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, — 

All  I  've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  » 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, — 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own  ' 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me. 

They  have  left  my  Saviour,  too  ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me  :— 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue; 
Oh  !  while  thou  dost  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love  and  might ! 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown,  me  ;- 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 
•    3  Perish,  earthly  fame  and  treasure  . 

Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain  • 
In  thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure , 

With  thy  favor,  loss  is  gain  : 
Oh  !  't  is  not  in  grief  to  harm  me 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me  ; 
Oh  !  't  were  not  in  joy  to  charm  nie- 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thse. 
yj,.-.  Ss,  7s  and  4. 

L>yi.  Tlie  Surrender. 

\  WELCOME,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer  I 

Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Lord  !  I  make  a  full  surrender, 

Every  power  and  thought  be  thine; 
Thine  entirely, — 

T'lrough  eternal  ages  thine. 


CONVERSION.  415 


Known  to  all  to  be  thy  mansion, 
Earth  and  hell  will  disappear  ; 

Or  in  vain  attempt  possession, 
When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near  :- 

Shout.  O  Ziou ! 
Shout,  ye  saints!  the  Lord  is  here. 


302. 


Love  to  the  Saints. 


1  PEOPLE  of  the  living  God  ! 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  no  where  found  ; 
Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns, — 

Turns,  a  fugi'tive  unblest ; 
Brethren !  where  your  altar  burns, 

Oh  I  receive  me  into  rest. 

2  Lonely,  I  no  longer  roam. 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave ; 
Where  you  dwell,  shall  be  my  home. 

Where  you  die,  shall  be  my  grave  ; 
Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore, 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more,— 

Every  idol  I  resign. 

QHQ  C   M 

OU«>.  Subdued  by  the  Cross. 

1  IN  evil,  long  I  took  delight, 

Unawed  by  shame  or  fear, 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopped  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood ; 
He  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Oh !  never,  till  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  1  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death. 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

1  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt, 
It  plunged  me  n  despair ; 


41t>  HYMNS. 

I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 
6  A  secand  look  he  gave,  that  said, 
'•  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 

This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid,- 
I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 
6  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  d 
In  all  its  blackest  hue. — 

Such  is  the  mystery  of  graces- 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8s  and  7s. 
e3l/4i:.  Redemptmx. 

1  SWEET  the  moments,  lich  in  blessing, 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend  ! 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessin,^ 
From  the  sinner's  dying  friend. 

2  Here  I  '11  sit,  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood  ; — 
Precious  drops  !  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  tk>d 

3  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven. 

While  upon  the  cross  I  gaze ; 
Love  I  much  1—1  've  much  forgiven,— 
I  'm  a  miracle  oi'  grace. 

4  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

Gazing  here  I  'd  spend  my  breath; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, — 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

5  Lord  !  in  ceaseless  contemplation, 

Fix  my  heart  and  eyes  on  thine, 
Till  I  tasfe  thy  whole  salvation, 
Where,  unveiled,  thy  glories  ehine. 

L.  M. 

o\3*}»  Parting  with  carnal  Joys. 

1  I  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away, — 

Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along, 

Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair : 


CONVERSION.  ir 

And,  while  I  listened  to  your  song. 
Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  trie  re 

3  Lord !  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seaa 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above. 

I  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  mine  eye* 
Oh  !  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove. 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies, 

5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  Gcti, 

Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul 

306.  Rejoicing. 

I  NOW  let  our  voices  join 
To  raise  a  sacred  song  : 
Ye  pilgrims  !  in  Jehovah's  wav* 
With  music  pass  along. 
'i  See — flowers  of  naradise. 
In  ricn  profusion,  sprinf 
The  sun  of  giory  jriias  tne  ujt  * 
And  Gear  companions  sin| 

i  See — Salem's  go.den  spirea. 
In  Deauteous'  prospects,  rise ; 
And  brighter  crowns  than  moriale  ^veaf*, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skiea. 
4  All  honor  to  his  name. 

Who  marks  the  shining  way, — 
To  him  who  leads  the  pilgrim'-i  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 


307. 


C.  M. 
Saltation  welcomed. 


\.  SALVATION  !  Oh  !  the  joyful  sound; 

•'T  is  pleasure  to  our  ears  ; — 
A  sovereign  salm  for  every  wound, 

A  cordial  for  our  fears. 
2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin. 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay  ; 

27 


418  1IYMN8. 

But  we  arise,  by  grace  divina, 

To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

a  Salvation  !— let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

7«. 
308.  Darkness  turned  to  Light. 

1  BOUNDLESS  glory,  Lord  !  be  thine- ; 
Thou  lia.st  made  the  darkness  Phiuo; 
Thou  hatjt  sent  a  cheering  ray  ; 
Thou  hast  turned  oar  night  to  day. 

2  Darkness  long  involved  us  round, 
Till  we  knew  the  joyful  sound ; 
Then  our  darkness  tied  away, — 
Chased  by  truth's  effulgent  ray. 

3  They  ane  blessed,  and  none  beside, — 
They,  who  in  the  truth  abide  ; 
Clear,  the  light  that  marks  their  way- 
Leading  to  eternal  day. 

4  Guide  us,  Saviour  !  through  the  road. 
Till  we  reach  the  saints'  abode  • 

Till  we  see  thee  throned  above, 
As  thou  art, — the  God  of  love. 

oUti.  Returning  to  Zion. 

I  SING,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord  ! 
Your  great  Deliverer  sing  ; 
Ve  pilgrims  !  now,  for  Zion  bound. 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

'^  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  mada^- 
How  peaceful  and  how  plain  ! 
The  simplest  traveller  need  not  err 
Nor  seek  the  path  in  vain. 

3  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road  : 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise. 
And  see  your  smiling  God. 

4  Bright  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

SUal!  bloom  on  every  he8<l : 


CONVERSION,  4iy 

vVaile  i=orro\v,  sighing,  and  distress, 

Like  shadows,  all  are  fled. 
f*  March  on,  in  your  Redeemer's  strength  : 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still ; 
Witli  ioylul  hope,  still  llx  your  eye 

Ou  Zion's  heavenly  hill. 

S.  M. 
OIU.  Suhmis-iion  to  Christ. 

1  JESUS !  I  come  to  thee, 

A  sinner  doomed  to  die; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  cross. — 
Here  at  thy  feet  I  lie. 

2  Can  mercy  reach  my  case. 

And  all  m^  sins  removed 
Break,  O  my  God  I  this  heart  of  stoue, 
And  melt  It  by  thy  love. 

3  Too  long  my  soul  has  gone. 

Far  from  my  God,  astray ; 
I  've  sported  on  the  brink  of  hell, 
Li  sin's  delusive  way. 

4  But,  Lord  !  my  heart  is  fixed, — 

1  hope  in  thee  alone  ; 
Break  off  the  chains  of  sin  and  deatli, 
And  bind  me  to  thy  throne. 

5  Thy  blood  can  cleanse  my  heart, 

Thy  hand  can  wipe  my  tears; — 
Oh !  send  thy  blessed  Spirit  down, 

To  banish  all  my  fear.s. 
5  Then  shall  my  soul  arise, 

From  sin  and  Satan  free  ; 
Redeemed  from  hell  and  every  foe, 

I  Ml  tl-ust  alone  in  thee. 

^  CM. 

->  1 1 .  Self-Dedication. 

1  WELCOME,  O  Saviour !  to  my  heart, 

Possess  thine  humble  throne ; 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  for  thine  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake,— 

To  thee,  I  all  resign ; 


420  HYMNS. 

My  longing  heart,  0  Jesus!  take, 
And  fill  with  love  divine. 

3  Oh !  may  I  never  turn  aside, 
Nor  from  thy  bosom  tiee; 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide, — 
I  give  it  ill  to  thee. 

O-jr)  CM. 

t>  1  -J .      Prayer  for  the  Spirit  of  Adoption. 

1  SPIRIT  of  holiness!  look  down. 

Our  fainting  hearts  to  cheer; 
And,  -when  we  tremble  at  thy  frown, 
Oh!  bring  thy  comforts  near. 

2  The  terrors  thy  convictions  wrought, 

Oh!  let  thy  grace  remove; 
And  may  the  sonls,  which  thou  hast  taught 
To  weep,  now  learn  to  love. 

3  Now  let  thy  saving  mercy  heal 

The  wounds  it  made  before ; 
Now  on  our  hearti?  impress  thy  seal, 
That  we  may  doubt  no  more. 

4  Complete  the  work  thou  hast  begun, 

And  make  our  darkness  light, — 
That  we  a  glorious  race  may  run, 
Till  faith  be  lost  in  sight. 

5  Then,  as  our  wandering  eyes  discern 

The  Lord's  unclouded  face, 
In  fitter  language,  we  shall  learn 
To  sing  triumphant  grace. 

9-10  C.  M. 

'-*-'-  ^  •  Old  Tilings  passed  aioay. 

1  LET  earthly  minds  the  world  pursue, 

It  has  no  charms  for  me ; 
Once  I  admired  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  hath  set  me  free. 

2  Its  joys  can  now  no  longer  please, 

Nor  e'en  content  aflbrd : 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  theg», 
For  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day 

The  stars  are  all  concealed  j 


CONVERSION.  421 

ftj  earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 
When  Jesus  is  revealed. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  ray  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name,  his  love,  his  gracious  voice, 
Have  fixed  my  rovmg  heart. 

5  But  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 

A  wo'rrtiless  worm  like  mel 
Dear  Lord  !  I  would  be  thine  alone, 
And  wholly  live  to  thee. 

314.  The  full  Purpose. 

1  IN  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 
My  journey  I  '11  pursue  ; 
Hinder  me  not, — ye  much-loved  saints  I 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 
4  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lesds, 
I  '11  follow  where  he  goes  ; 
Hinder  me  not ! — shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose! 
'6  Through  duty,  and  through  trials  too, 
I  '11  go  at  it'is  command^ 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land. 

4  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be,— 
Hinder  me  not, — come,  welcome,  death  I 
I  '11  gladly  go  with  thee. 

^_  ^  8s  and  73. 

ol*>.  Redeeming  Love. 

1  CO>re,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessmg 

Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays ; 

Streams  of  mercy,  never-ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

t^ung  by  raptured  saints  above ; 
Fil'  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure. 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

5  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 


422  HYMNfe. 

He  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

4  O !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  I  'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  thy  grace,  Lord  !  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  lieart  to  thee. 

5  Prone  to  wander, — Lord  !  I  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love ; 
Here  's  my  heart,  Oh  !  take  and  seal  if,- 
Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 


316. 


C.  M. 

Joy  over  the  Penitent. 


1  on  !  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 

When  but  one  sinner  turns, 
And  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sin  and  error  mourns  ! 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs,  their  tongues  employ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well-pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan  ; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 
And  claim-s  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire  : 
"The  sinner  lost  is  found  !"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

O  i  «' .  Jo7j  in  Heaven  for  a  repenting  Sinner. 

1  WIIO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise, 
Through  all  the  courts  of' Paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return,— 

To  see  an  heir  of  glory  l)orn? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  ind  f-pps 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 
i  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  formed  anew ; 


CONVERSION. 

And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

ti  lo.     The  Song  of  the  Saved  on  EqiOl 

1  FROM  Egypt's  bondage  come, 

Where'death  and  darkness  reign, 
We  seek  a  nev.',  a  better  home, 
Where  we  our  rest  shall  gain. 

2  To  Canaan's  sacred  bound, 

We  haste  with  songs  of  joy. 
Where  peace  and  liberty  are  found 
And  sweets  that  never  cloy. 

3  There  sin  and  sorrow  cease, 

And  every  conflict 's  o'er  : 
There  we  shall  dwell  in  endless  peace. 
Nor  thirst  nor  hunger  more. 

4  There,  in  celestial  strains, 

Enraptured  myriads  sing ; 
And  love  in  every  bosom  reigns, — 
For  God  himself  is  king. 

5  We  hope  to  join  the  throng. 

And  soon  their  pleasures  share  ; — 
To  sing  the  everlasting  song. 
With  all  the  ransomed  there. 

6  How  sweet  the  prospect  is ! 

It  cheers  the  pilgrim's  breast ; 
We  're  journeying  through  the  wildernow 
To  our  eternal  rest. 

tSiy,  .4  Youth,  seeking  heavenly  Wisdom. 

1  I  ASK  not  wealth,  nor  pomp,  nor  power. 
Nor  fleeting  pleasures  of  an  hour  : 

My  soul  aspires  to  nobler  things 
Than  all  the  pride  and  state  of  kings. 

2  One  thing  I  ask ;— Lord  !  wilt  thou  hear, 
And  grant  my  soul  a  gift  so  dear?— 
Wisdom,  descending  from  above, 

The  sweetest  token  of  thy  love  : 

3  Wisdom,  betimes  to  know  the  Lord, 
To  fp&r  his  name,  and  keen  his  word; 


424  HYMNS 

To  lead  my  feet  in  paths  of  tnjth, 

And  guide  and  guard  my  wandering  youtb. 

4  Then  shouldst  thou  grant  a  length  of  davs, 
My  life  shall  still  proclaim  thy  praise; 
Or  early  death  my  soul  convey 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day. 

tj^{}.  Renouncing  the  World. 

1  COME,  my  fond  fluttering  heart ' 

Come,  struggle  to  be  free  ; 
Thou  and  the'worJd  must  i)art, 

However  hard  it  be  : 
My  trembling  spirit  owns  it  just, 
IJut  cleaves  yet  closer  to  the  dust. 

2  Ye  tempting  sweets  !  forbear ; 

Ye  dearest  idols  !  fall ; 
My  love  ye  must  not  share, 

Jesus  sliall  liave  it  all : 
'T  is  bitter  p;iiii,— 't  is  cruel  smart,— 
But,  ah!  thou  must  consent,  my  heari! 

3  Ye  fair  enchanting  throng  ! 

Ye  golden  dreams  !  farewell ! 
Earth  has  prevailed  too  long, 

And  now  I  break  the  spell : 
Farewell,  ye  joys  ot  early  years  !— 
Jesus !  forgive  these  parting  teare, 

4  In  Gilead  there  is  balm, 

A  kind  Physician  there. 
My  fevered  mind  to  calm, 

And  bid  me  not  despair  :  , 

Aid  me,  dear  Saviour  !  set  me  free  > 
My  all  I  would  resign  to  thee. 

5  Oh  !  may  I  feel  thy  worth, 

And  let  no  idol  dare, — 
No  \anity  of  earth, 

With  thee,  my  Lor  1 !  compare : 
Now  bid  all  worldly  jcys  depart, 
And  reig i  supremely  in  my  hearf . 


CHRISTIAN.  425 


CHRISTIAN. 


321 


Rejoicing  in  Jistxs. 

1  NOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  ; 

Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye.  who  see  the  Father's  graca 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise,  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls !  dry  up  your  tears  ; 
Banish  all  your  sinful  fears  ; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, — 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Welcome  all,  by  sin  oppressed, — 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest ! 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, — 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

5  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring ; 
Strike  aloud  each  joyful  string; 
Mortals  !  join  the  hosts  above,^ 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

6  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  glory  come. 
We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  the  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

„^^  8s  and  7s. 

O-Z-Z,  Joyful  Rojpe. 

\  KNOW,  my  soul !  thy  full  salvation  ; 
Ri.se  o'er  sin,  and  fear  and  care, 
Joy  to  find,  in  every  station, 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear  : 
Think,  what  spirit  dwells  within  thee ; 

Think,  what  Father's  smiles  are  thiii«  • 
Think,  what  Jesus  did  to  win  thee  j — 
Chi'.d  of  heaven !  canst  thou  repine T 


426  HYMNS. 

2  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  with  faith,  and  winged  with  prayer, 
Heaven's  eternal  day 's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission, 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim-days  ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, — 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

•5.^«>.  Salvation  by  Grace. 

I  GRA.CE  ! — 't  is  a  charming  sound, — 
Harmonijus  to  the  ear  ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear, 
ii  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet. 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  v»rork  shall  crown. 

Through  everlasting  days; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

iS-*'^.  Filial  Obedience. 

1  GRACE,  like  an  uncorrupted  eeed, 

Abides  and  reigns  within ; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 
The  sous  of  God  to  sin. 

2  Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave, 

Do  they  peru-'-m  his  will ; 
But,  with  the  noblest  powers  they  havti. 
His  sweet  commands  fulfill. 

3  They  find  access,  at  every  hcur, 

To  God,  within  the  veil ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power 
And  io  ^s  that  never  fail. 


CHUISTIAN.  42"; 

4  Oh !  happy  souls  !— Oh  !  glorious  stale 

Of  overflowing  grace, — 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  lovely  face. 

5  Lord  !  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne  ; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine  ; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  form  ir.y  heart  divine. 

6  There  shed  thy  choicest  love  abroad, 

And  make  my  comforts  strong  ; 
Then  shall  I  say,—"  My  Father,  God  !" 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

0-*0*  Fatth  encouraged  hj  ancient  Examptsa 

1  RISE,  O  my  soul !  pursue  the  path, 

By  ancient  worthies  trod  ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men, 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 

And  in  example  live ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deed-s. 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 
8  'T  was  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blooi 
They  conr; uered  every  foe  ; 
And  to  his  power  and  matchless  grace, 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 
4  Lord  !  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 
The  patterns  thou  hast  given ; 
And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road, 
That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 

'JOA  ^-  ^^■ 

3<wO.  Salvation  tlirough  Christ. 

NOW,  to  the  power  of  God  supreme 

Be  everlasting  honors  given  ; 
He  saves  from  hell,— we  bless  his  name.  - 

H«  calls  our  wandering  feet  to  heavon. 
2  Not  for  our  duties,  or  deserts. 

But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 

And  forms  a  peopte  for  his  praise. 


428  HYMNS. 

3  'Twas  his  owm  purpose  that  begun 

To  rescue  rebels,  doomed  to  die  ; 

He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ,  his  Son. 

Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

Ami  makes  his  Father's  counsels  knowa 
Declares  the  great  transaction  pa.^t, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

5  He  dies,— and,  in  that  dreadful  night, 

Did  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy ; 
Rising — he  brought  our  heaven  to  light 
And  took  possession  of  the  joy 

t>.-^  «  .  The  Hoj)e  of  Heaven. 

1  WHEN  I  can  read  my  title,  clear, 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
1  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hell's  fierce  darts  be  hurled : 
Then  I  ca7i  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
3Iay  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all ; — 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul. 

In  seas  of  heavenly  Vest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll, 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

^j^Q  7s  and  63.    Peculiar. 

0-^0.  Pilgrim's  Song. 

1  RISE,  my  soul !  and  stretch  thy  winga 
Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  placQ : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remc  re  ', 
Rise,  my  soul !  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 


CHRISTIAN.  4'2'.i 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun. — 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source  ; 
So  a  soul,  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face  ; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims  !  cease  to  mourn. 

Press  onward  to  tlie  prize  ; 
i^oon  the  Saviour  will  return. 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season, — and  you  know, 

Happy  entrance  will  be  sivea ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below^ 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

ti-wt/.  Saivalionhy  Grcxe, 

1  LOED !  we  confess  our  numerous  fatilts ; 

How  great  our  p;uilt  has  been ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts; 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  0  my  soul !  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  waya 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 
3  'T  is  not  by  works  of  righteousness 
Which  our  own  hands  have  done  ; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace, 
Abounding  through  his  Son. 
I  'T  is  from  the  mercy  of  our  God. 
That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'TIS  by  the  water,  and  the  blood. 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 

5  =T  is  through  the  purchase  of  his  death 

\Vlio  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down,  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew  ; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
Acd  see  our  Father's  face. 


430  UYMNa". 

tiotl.  Heavenly  Joy  on  Eartfi. 

1  COME,  ye  who  love  the  Lord  i 

And  let.  your  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  ii  song  of  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God  ; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below  ; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets. 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields. 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound. 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We  're  marching  through  Immanuel';^  ^rcam.i 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


S*y  1  •  Redemption  and  Protection. 

1  ARIi?E,  my  soul  !  my  joyful  powers 
And  triumph  in  my  God  ; 
Awake,  niy  voice  !  and  loud  proclaiii; 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 
a  He  raised  me  from  the  deeps  of  sin,  — 
The  opening  gates  of  hell ; 
And  fixed  my  standing  more  secure, 
Than  't  was  before  I  fell. 
3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love. 
Beneath  my  soul  he  placed  ; 
And  on  the  rock  of  ages  set 
My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 
i  The  city  of  my  blest  abode 
Iff  walled  around  with  grace 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands, 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 


CHRISTIAN.  431 

6  Arise,  my  soul !  awake,  my  voice ! 
And  tunea  of  pleasure  sing ; 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 
My  Saviour  and  my  King. 

OO^,  Pleasures  unseen. 

1  Oil!  could  our  thoughts  and  wisheafiy, 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds,  beyond  the  sky. 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades  !— 

2  There,  joys,  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

3  Lord !  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim  ; 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine. 
Our  languid  hearts  inilame. 

4  Oh  !  then,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  hope  shall  rise 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring 
Immortal,  in  the  skies. 

oSS,  TVie  Robe  of  Righteousness. 

1  AWAKE,  my  heart !  arise,  my  tongue  I 

Prepare  a  tuneful  voice  ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  'T  is  he  adorned  my  naked  soul. 

And  made  salvation  mine  ; 

Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm. 

He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And,  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought. 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  eiceedn 

\Miat  earthly  princes  wear  ! 
These  ornaments — how  bright  they  flhica  • 
How  white  the  ffarments  are ! 


lo2  HYMNS. 

5  Strang:ely,  my  soul !  art  thou  arrayed 
By  the  great  sacred  Three  ! 
In  sweetest  haf  mony  of  praise, 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

»>«i  i.  TYis  Christian  Race. 

1  AWAKE,  our  souls!  away,  our  feara! 
Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone; 
Awake — and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 
y  True, — 't  is  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 
And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  I'aint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 
Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saiat 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  po-Wfi/ 

Is  ever  new,  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures  while  eudle^ss  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  soujs  snail  drinii  a  full  supply 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shail  meit  away,  and  droop,  and  (i« 
%  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  ^ir, 

We  '11  mount  aloft  to  t.h'i'^  ".bod? ; 
IJn  wings  of  love.  our  sou\s  shall  fly 

Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 

^fOi).  ^llie  Christian  Race 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul!  stretch  every  nerve 

And  press  with  vigor  on ; 
A  lieavenly  race  demands  thy  r.eal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  'T  is  God's  all-animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'T  is  he,  whose  hand  presents  the  priie 
'     To  thine  as-piring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod,  • 
And  onwird  urge  thy  wr.y. 


CHRISTIAN  433 

i  Blest  Saviour  !  introduced  by  thee, 
Our  race  have  we  begun : 
And,  crowned  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet, 
We  '11  lay  our  trophies  down. 

«>OU.  Rejoicing  in  Hope. 

1  CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King  !    " 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  ; 

Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praiae, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

iJ  Shout,  ye  little  flock  !  and  blest ; 
You  on  Jesus'  tiirone  shall  rest ; 
There,  your  seat  is  now  prepared,— 
There,  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren  !  joyful  stand 

On  the  borders  of  your  land  ;  * 

Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 
6  Lord  !  submissive  make  us  go,  • 

Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

OO  i .  The  Christian  Warfare. 

1  STAND  up,  my  soul !  shake  off  thy  feafa^ 

And  gird  the  gospel-armor  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 
Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain  'a  gone 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course,— 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes  ; 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross. 
And  sung  the  triumph,  when  he  rose. 

5  Then,  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There,  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 
And  glittering  robes  for  comiuercrs  wius» 
•28 


434  H1MN3. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  cromx. 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace  5 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  leader's  praise. 


C.  M. 
Holy  Love. 


338. 

1  HAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reiga 

Where  love  inspires  lhe~ breast ; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge, — alas  !  't  is  all  in  vain, 

And  allin  vain  our  fear; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reiga, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease  ; 
'T  is  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings, 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

4  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or'leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

0»Ji/,  Love  to  God  and  Man. 

1  HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jowa 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, — 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 
Like  tinkling  brass — an  empty  sound. 

d  Were  I  inspired  to  preach,  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell,— 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still — I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 

To  feed  the  hungry — clothe  the  poof  ; 

Or  give  my  body  to  the  llame, 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  ;~ 

4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men, 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vam: 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  z-giii, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil 


CHRISTIAN.  43S 

-J^A  ^-^^^ 

0^\J»  WIto  on  earth  are  blessed. 

1  BLEST  are  the  humble  souls,  that  see 
Their  emptiness  and  poverty; 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  Hows— 
A  healing  balm  for  all  their  wdi^. 

3  Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war  ; 
God  wilfseciire  their  happy  state. 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

4  Blest  are  the  souls,  that  thirst  for  grace,— 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness  ; 
They  shall  be  well-supplied,  and  fed. 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

«j4 1 .  TI7io  on  earth  are  Messed. 

1  BLEST  are  the  men,  whose  hearts  do  mova 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love  ; 

From  Christ,  the  Lord,  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

2  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  ; 

With  endless  pleasure,  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life. 

Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife ; 
They  shall  be  colled  the  heirs  of  biiss,— 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

4  Blest  are  the  sufferers,  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame,  for  Jesus'  sake ; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord,— 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

o4l2.  Brotherly  Love. 

I  HOW  sweet  and  heavenly  is  the  sight, 
When  those  v/ho  love  the  Lord 


43b  HYMNH. 

In  one  unoiher's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfill  his  word  ! 

2  Oh  !  may  we  feel  each  br other '^  sijjli^ 

And  with  him  bear  a  part  ; 
May  sorrows  How  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  iieart. 

3  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  How  ; 
Let  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action,  glov/. 

4  Lo^  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he  's  an  heir  of  heaven  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

«54o.  Christian  Union  and  Lovt. 

1  JESUS,  Lord  !  we  look  to  thee, 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree  ; 
Show  thj'self  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Bid  all  strife  for  ever  cease. 

2  Make  us  one  in  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  prtiful,  and  kind, 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thought  and  word. 
Wholly  hke  our  blessed  Lord. 

3  Let  us  each  for  others  care, 
Each  his  brother's  burden  bear, 
To  thy  church  a  pattern  give, 
Showing  how  believers  hve. 

4  Let  us,  then,  with  joy,  remove 
To  thy  family  above ; 

On  the  wings  of  angels  fly, — 
Showing  how  behevers  die. 

'I  A  A  ^■^^- 

tj^'i-t  Christian  Union. 

I  BLEST  be  the  tie,  that  binds 
Our  hearts,  in  christian  love  ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

'2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 
We  pout  our  ardent  prayerb 


CHRISTIAN.  iZl 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  onfl.— 

Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 
3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 
And  often,  for  each  other,  Hows 

The  sympathising  tear. 
When  we  asunder  part. 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  : 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart. 

And  hope  to  meet  again. 
I  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage,  by  the  way  : 
While  each,  in  expectation,  lives, 

And  long  to  see  the  day. 
i  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 
And  perfect  iove  and  friendship  reigti. 

Through  all  eternity. 

S.  M. 
i>'4t).  All,  one  in  Christ. 

1  LET  party-names  no  more 

The  christian  world  o'erspread  : 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free. 
Are  one,  in  Christ,  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth, 

Let  mutual  love  abound  :— 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 

3  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that  above ; 
Where  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

o40«  Parting  of  Christians. 

I  FOR  a  season  called  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselve.s  commend. 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  friend. 
9  Jesus  !  hear  our  humble  prayer ; 
Tender  shepherd  of  thy  sheep ! 


438  HYMNS. 

Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength,  may  we  he  stroBg; 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain  ; 
Grant,  that,  if  we  live,  ere-long 
We  may  meet  in  peace  again. 

4  Then,  if  thon  thy  help  afford, 

Joyful  songs  to  thee  shall  rise, 

And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lor<], 

Who  regards  our  humble  cries. 

t>4  «  .  Love  to  our  Neighbor. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies  !  send  thy  grace 

All-powerful  from  above. 
To  form,  in  our  obedient  souls, 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  Oh  !  may  our  sympathising  l»reasta 

That  generous  jileasure  know, 
Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy. 
And  weep  for  others'  wo. 

3  When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grier, 

In  low  distress,  ares- laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel. 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  So  Jesus  looked  on  dying  men. 

When  throned  above  the  skies  ; 
And  mid  th'  embraces  of  luy  love, 

He  felt  compassion  rise. 
B  On  wings  of  love  the  Saviour  flew, 

To  raise  us  from  the  grrfund  ; 
And  gave  his  own  most  precious  blood, 

A  balm  for  every  wound. 

•>^«  C.  M. 

.>4o.  Compassion  and  Charvtt/ 

1  BLEST  is  the  man,  whose  softening  heart 
Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 
To  whom  the  sup.plicating  eye 
Is  never  raised  in  vain ; — 
3  Whose  breast  expands  with  generoua  warmth 
A  brother's  woes  to  feel, 


CHRISTIAN.  iod 

And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

5  He  spreads  his  kind  supporting  arms 
To  every  child  of  grief; 
His  secret  bounty  largely  flows, 
And  brings  unasked  relief. 

4  To  gentle  offices  of  love, 

His  feet  are  never  slow ; 
He  views,  through  mercy's  melting  eye, 
A  brother  in  a  Ibe. 

5  He,  from  the  bosom  of  his  God, 

Shall  present  peace  receive; 
And,  when  he  kneels  before  the  thron^:, 
His  trembling  soul  shall  live. 

»j4«7.  Far  benevolent  Societies. 

1  BRIGHT  Source  of  everlasting  love  I 

To  thee  our  souls  we  raise ; 
And  to  thy  sovereign  bounty  rear 
A  monument  of  praise. 

2  Thy  mercy  gilds  the  path  of  life, 

With  every  cheering  ray  : 
Kindly  restrains  the  rising  tear, 
Or  wipes  that  tear  away. 

3  When  sunk  in  guilt,  our  souls  approached 

The  borders  of  despair, 
Thy  grace,  through  Jesus'  blooo,  prociatinsdl 
A  free  salvation  near. 

4  What  shall  we  render,  bounteoua  Lord  ! 

For  all  the  grace  we  see  1 
Alas !  the  goodness,  worms  can  yield, 
Extendeth  not  to  thee. 

6  To  tents  of  wo,  to  beds  of  pain, 

Our  cheerful  feet  repair ; 
And,  with  the  gills  thy  hand  bestows, 
Relieve  the  mourners  there. 

V  The  widow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy. 
The  orphan  shall  be  fed ; 
The  hungering  soul,  we  '11  gladly  point 
To  Christ,  the  living  brea^d. 


440  HYMNS. 

OD\),  Charitable  Appropriaiiona. 

\  JESUS,  our  Lord !  how  rich  thy  grace  J 
Thy  bounties — how  complete  ! 
IIow  bhall  we  count  the  wondrous  suni, 
Or  pay  the  mighty  debt? 
2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light, 
Dost  thou  exalted  shine ; 
What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 
Since  all  the  world  is  thine. 
il  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 
The  children  of  thy  grace, 
vVhose  humble  names  thou  wilt  confe»3, 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  may'st  thou  be  clothed  snd  tod, 
Be  visited  and  cheered  ; 
4.nd,  in  their  accents  of  distress 
The  Saviour's  voice  be  heard. 
6  Whate'er  our  willing  hands  can  giva, 
Lord  !  at  thy  feet  we  lay  ; 
Grace  will  the  humble  gill  receive, 
And  grace  at  length  rei)ay. 

on  ^-  ^^- 

»>«>  1 ,  Supports  of  Religion. 

1  WHEN  gloomy  doubts  and  fears 

The  trembling  heart  invade, 
And  all  the  lace  of  nature  wear  si 
A  universal  shade ; — 

2  Religion  can  assuage 

The  tempest  of  the  soul ; 
Anil  every  fear  gives  up  its  rage 

At  her  divine  control. 
'i  Through  life's  bewildered  way, 

Her  hand  unerring  leads  ; 
And  o'er  the  path,  her  heavenly  ray 

A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

4  When  reason,  tired  and  blind, 
Sinks  helpless  and  afraid ; 
Thou  blest  Supporter  of  the  imnd 
Ko«7  powerful  is  thine  aid  I 


CimiSTIATS.  441 

5  Oh  !  let  me  feel  thy  power 
And  find  thy  sweet  relief, 
To  cheer  my  every  gloomy  hour 
And  calm  my  every  grief. 

•>i>^.  Contrition  and  Prayer. 

1  OH!  for  that  tenderness  of  heart, 

That  bows  before  the  Lord  ; 
That  owns  how  just  and  good  thou  art, 
And  trembles  at  thy  word. 

2  Oh  !  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears, 

Wh;ch  fmm  repentance  flow  ; 
That  sense  of  guilt,  which,  trembling,  fears 
Thj  long-suspended  blov,- ! 

3  Saviour  !  to  me,  in  pity  £ri\p. 

For  sin,  the  deep  distress  ; 
The  pledge  thou  wilt,  at  lust,  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace. 

4  Oh  !  fill  my  soul  with  faith  and  love, 

And  strength  to  do  thy  will ; 
Raise  my  desires  and  hopes  above, — 
Thyself  to  me  reveal. 

,y''fy  8s,  7s  and  4. 

I* •^•5.  Hope  encouraged. 

1  O  Mi''  sotil !  what  means  this  sadness  1 

Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  7 
Let  thy  grief  be  turned  to  gladness, 

Bid  thy  restless  fear  begone ; 
Look  to  Jesus, 

And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

Though  thy  heart  is  stained  with  sin, 
Jesus  lives,  he  '11  ne'er  forget  thee, 

He  will  make  thee  pure  Vithin  ; 
He  is  faithful 

To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

3  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road  ; 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee ; 

Soon  he  '11  bring  thee  home  to  God ; 
Thou  Shalt  praise  him, — 

Praise  the  rreat  Rerleemer's  name. 


442  HYMNS. 

4  Oh  !  that  I  could  now  adore  him, 
Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 

Who  for  ever  bow  before  him. 
And  unceasing  sing  his  love ! 

Hfippy  spirits ! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join  1 

Qr  J  ^-  ^^- 

OftJ'S.  strength  from  Heaven. 

i  WHENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise  1 
And  where  's  our  courage  tied? 
Have  restless  sin,  and  ragiiig  hell, 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead  1 

2  Have  we  forgot  tli'  almighty  name, 

That  formed  the  earth  and  sea  7 
And  can  an  all-creating  arm 
Grow  weary,  or  decay  7 

3  Treasures  of  everlasting  might 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell ; 
Re  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

4  Mere  mortal  powers  shall  fade  and  die, 

And  youthful  vigor  cease  ; 
But  we,  that  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

5  The  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles'  wings. 

And  taste  the  promised  bliss  ; 
Till  their  unwearied  feet  arrive, 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 

^^^  n,  M. 

«>«>«).  Spiritual  Desertion. 

1  WHERE  is  my  Saviour  now, 

W^hose  smiles  I  once  possessed  1 
Till  he  return,  I  bow, 

By  heaviest  grief  oppressed : 
My  days  of  happiness  have  gone, 
AnS-I  am  left  to  weep  alone. 

2  Where  can  the  mourner  go, 

And  tell  his  tale  of  grief  7 
Ah !  who  can  soothe  his  wo, 
And  eive  him  sweet  relief  " 


OHRis'iiAW  443 

Earth  cannot  heal  the  wounded  breast, 
N&r  give  the  troubled  sinner  rest. 
3  Jesus  !  thy  smiles  impart  ; 

My  dearest  Lord  !  return, 
And  ease  my  wounded  heart, 

And  bid  me  cease  to  mourn : 
ITien  shall  this  night  of  sorrow  llee, 
And  peace  and  heaven  be  found  in  thea. 

ODO  As/cing  divine  Consolation. 

1  SWEET  peace  of  conscience,  heavenly  gnest 
Come,  fix  thy  mansion  in  my  breast, 

Dispel  my  doubts,  ny  fears  control, 
And  heal  the  anguish  of  my  soul. 

2  Come,  smiling  hope!  and  joy  sincere! 
Come,  make  your  constant  dwelling  here  ; 
Still  let  your  presence  cheer  my  heart. 
Nor  sin  compel  you  to  depart. 

3  Thou  God  of  hope  and  peace  divine ! 
Oh  I  make  these  sacred  pleasures  mine. 
Forgive  my  sins,  my  fears  remove. 
And  send  the  tokens  of  thy  love. 

4  Then  should  mine  eyes,  without  a  tear, 
See  death  with  all  its  terrors  near ; 
My  heart  should  then  in  death  rejoice, 
And  raptures  tune  ray  faltering  voice. 


357. 


C.  M. 

Beatific  Vision  of  Christ. 
FROM  thee,  my  God  !  my  joya  slmll  r>.B«, 


And  run  eternal  rounds 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 

And  all  created  bounds. 
2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul 

Shall  death  itself  out-brave, 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 

And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 
i  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 

In  heaven's  unmeasured  space. 
I  '11  spend  a  long  eternity 

In  pleasure,  and  n  praise. 


444  HvaiNs. 

4  Rlest  Jesufi !  every  smile  of  thme 

Sha-li  fresh  endearments  bring. 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  sjiring. 

5  flaste,  my  Beloved  !  fetcli  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  blest  abode  ; 
Fiy— for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 
My  Saviour,  and  my  God. 

•5«IO.  Heaven  on  Earth. 

1  WHILE  through  this  chanEinir  world  vre  roauj, 

From  infancy  to  age, 
Heaven  is  the  christian  pilgrim's  home, 
His  rest  at  every  stage. 

2  Thither,  his  raptured  thought  ascends, 

Eternal  joys  to  share; 
There  his  adoring  spirit  bends, 
While  here,  hekneels  in  prayer. 

3  From  eariti  his  freed  affections  rise, 

To  fix  on  things  above. 
Where  all  his  hope  of  glory  lies, — 
Where  all  is  perfect  love. 

4  There  too  may  v/e  our  treasure  place, 

There  let  our  hearts  be  found  ; 
That  still,  where  sin  abounded,  grace 
May  more  and  more  abound. 

5  Henceforth,  our  conversation  be. 

With  Christ  before  the  throne ; 
Ere  long  we,  eye  to  eye,  shall  see, 
And  know  as  we  are  known. 

^^  C.  P.  M. 

»5t>ti.  Worldliness  lamented. 

1  THE  mind  was  formed,  to  mount  sublime 
Beyond  the  narrow  bounds  of  time, 

To  everlasting  thfngs  ; 
But  earthly  vapors  dim  her  sight, 
And  hang,  with  cold  oi»pressive  weight, 

Upon  her  drooping  wings. 

2  Bright  scenes  of  bliss,— unclouded  ski««. 
Invite  my  soul ; — Oh  !  could  I  rise, 

Nor  leave  a  thought  below 


CHRISTIAN.  445 

[  'd  bid  larewell  to  anxious  care. 
And  say,  to  every  tempting  snare,— 

Heaven  calls,  and  I  must  go  : — 
ii  Heaven  calls,— and  can  I  yet  delay? 
Can  ausrht  on  earth  engage  my  stay? 

Ah!  wretched  ]in£refiu!i  heart! 
Come,  Lord  !  wiih  s'trength,  and  life,  and  hght 
A.ssist  and  guide  ray  upward  flight, 

And  bid  the  world  depart. 

6s. 
*Sl>U.         Backsliders  invited  to  reiuriu 

1  RETURN  to  the  guide  of  thy  vouth,— 

Thy  Maker,  thy  Father,  thy  Friend  . 
Behold  him  prepared  to  receive 

The  child  who  has  dared  to  cJfend  : 
Return — the  Uedeemer  invites  ; 

Full  oft  he  hath  sought  thee  before  ; 
But,  lo  !  with  unspeakable  grace, 

lie  deigns  to  er treat  thee" once  mora. 

2  Return, — and  enjoyments  are  thine. 

Too  vast  for  tlie  heart  to  conceive ; — 
Enjoyments  which  only  belong 

To  those  who  repent  and  believe  ; 
A  love  which  for  ever  expands; 

Unceasing  composure  of  heart ; 
A  crown  of  unfading  delight  ; 

A  kingdom  which  cannot  depart. 

t»0 1.  Godf  the  Author  of  Mercies  and  AfflictiOTW 

1  NAKED,  as  from  the  earth  we  came 

And  rose  to  life  at  first, 
We  to  the  c^rth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  the  diist. ' 

2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 

And  fondly  call  our  own. 
Are  only  favors  borrowed  now, 
To  be  repaid  anon. 
i  'T  is  God.  who  lifts  our  comforta  high, 
Or  sinks  them  m  the  grave; 
He  gives,  and— blessed  he  his  name  (— 
He  takes  but  Avhat  he  gave. 


446  HXTVINS. 

4  Peace,  all  our  an^ry  passions  !  then  i 
Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent,  at  his  sovereign  wiU, 
And  every  murmur  die. 

6  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  live**. 
Its  praises  shal  oe  spread  ; 
And  we  'II  adore  the  justice  too, 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 

tyaei  8s  and  7s. 

i$\}Z»  Eternity. 

1  IN  this  world  of  sin  and  sorrow. 

Compassed  round  with  every  care, 
From  eternity  we  borrow 
Hope  that  banishes  despair. 

2  Thee,  triumphant  God  and  Saviour ! 

In  the  glass  of  faith  we  see, 
Oh  !  assist  each  faint  endeavor, 
Raise  our  earth-born  souls  to  thee. 

3  Bring  that  awful  scene,  before  uSj 

Of  the  last  tremendous  day, 
Wlien  to  life  thou  wilt  restore  us;-- 
Lingering  ages  !  haste  away 

4  Then  this  vile  and  sinful  nature 

Incorruption  shall  put  on ; 
Life-renewing,  glorious  Saviour ! 
Let  thy  gracious  will  be  done. 

»>00.  Trust  in  God. 

1  YOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints ! 

Down  from  the  willows  take  : 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine, 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home  ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above, 
We  every  moment  come. 
8  His  grace  will,  to  the  end, 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 
Nor  present  things — nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  tins  spark  divine. 


CHRISTIAN  44'i 

i  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 
Nor  feel  the  heavenly  llarae  ; 
Then  will  we  trust  our  gracious  God, 
And  rest  upon  his  name.  * 

5  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  feara 

Subside  at  his  control  ; 
nis  loving-kindness  shall  break  througli 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God  ! 

That  stays  himself  on  thee: — 
Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord 
Shall  thy  salvation  see. 


364. 


8s,  7s  and  4. 
77je  Grladness  of  the  Righteou* 
1  FAR  from  us  be  grief  and  sadness; 
Farther  still  unhallowed  mirth  • 
Zion's  sons  may  sing,  with  gladnesB, 
Theirs  are  joys  of  heavenly  birlh  : 
Jesus  owns  them. — 
Jesus,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

'i  All  the  worldling's  mirth  is  madness, 

All  his  labor  fruitless  toil : 
'T  is  the  saints  that  taste  of  gladness. 

Though  the  Avorld  their  choice  revile 
Sweet  their  portion  ; — 

Life  is  in  the  Saviour's  smile. 

8  Worlds  would  seem  as  nothing  touB 

Balanced  with  a  Saviour's  love  : 

Since  the  Lord  in  mercy  drew  us — 

Drew  our  souls  to  things  above, 
Earthly  objects. 
Can  no  lunger  greatly  move. 

4  Once  the  world  was  all  our  treasure; 

Then  the  world  our  hearts  possesij*!!!  ; 
Mow  we  taste  sublimer  pleasure, 

Since  the  Lord  has  made  us  blest ; 
We  can  Avitness, — 

Jesus  gives  his  people  rest. 


448  HYMNS 


365 


366 


Bs  and  7s. 
Pilgrim. 

1  GENTLY,  Lord  !  Oh !  gently  lead  us, 

Through  this  lonely  vnle  of  tears; 
Through  the  changes  thou  'st  decreed  us; 

Till  our  last  great  change  appears- 
When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

Wlien  in  devioiis  paths  we  stray, 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 

Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 

2  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  angui.sh 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Sufiier  not  our  hearts  to  languish, — 

Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fea'r : 
And,  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  on  thy  bosom  rest, 
Till,  by  angel-bands  attended,^* 
.    We  awake  among  the  blest. 

79  and  6s.     Peculiar. 
Pleading  by  the  Croia. 
I  LAMB  of  God  !  whose  bleeding  luv« 

We  now  recaH  to  mind : — 
Send  the  answer  from  above. 

And  let  u.s  mercy  find  . 
Think  on  us  who  think  on  thee 

Every  burdened  soul  release; 
Oh !  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 
"2  Let  thy  blood,  by  faith  applied, 

The  sinner's  pardon  seal, 
Speak  us  freely-justified, 

And  all  our  sickness  heal : 
By  thy  passion  on  the  tree. 

Let  our  griefs  and  troubles  cease  ; 
Oh!  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 

3  Can  we  ever  hence  depart 

Till  thou  our  wants  relieved 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart, 

And  alllhine  image  give  : 
Still  our  souls  shall  cry  to  thee, 

Till  renewed  by  holinesa, — 
Oh  !  remember  Calvary, 

And  hid  us  go  in  peace. 


CHRISTIAN.  419 

■f  U  d  .  Askings  Mercy  in  Affliction. 

1  O  THOU  whose  mercy  guides  my  w  ly ! 

Though  now  it  seems  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say 
There  is  no  mercy  here. 

2  Oh  !  grant  me  to  desire  the  pain 

That  comes  in  kindness  down, 
More  than  the  world's  alluring  gain 
Succeeded  by  a  frown. 

3  Then,  though  thou  bend  my  spirit  lov/. 

Love  only  shall  I  see  ; 
The  very  hand,  that  strikes  the  blow, 
Was  wounded  once  for  me. 

or«  ^-  ^^- 

•  »0O.      Confidence  in  God's  Government. 
I  SINCE  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 
God's  watchful  eye  surveys. 
Oh  !  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways  1 
<i  Good,  when  he  gives — supremely  gooa  • 
Nor  less,  when  he  denies  ; 
E'en  crosses,  from  his  sovereign  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  Father's  lore,  • 

So  constant  and  so  kind  ? 
-I     To  his  unerring  gracious  will 
Be  every  wish  resigned.  ■ 

4  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  divine, 

My  God !  inscribe  my  name; 

There  let  it  fill  stme  humble  place 

Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb  ! 

oOy.  Relying  on  the  Promises. 

1  now  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excel jent  word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say,  than  to  you  he  hath  said 
You,  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled. 

2  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee.  Oh  !  be  not  dismayed, 
( — I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 

I  Ml  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  ihee  to 
"pheld  by  mv  righteous,  omnipotent  hand.     [«land, 
39 


450  IlYMNri. 

I  3  Wlien  through  the  deep  waters  I  cause  thee  to  go, 
'  THie  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  thee  o'erllow  , 
For  1  will  be  with  tliee  thy  troubles  to  ble|s, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  thro'  fiery  trials  thy  path-way  shall  lie, 
My  grace  all-siifficient  shall  be  thy  supply  ; 
The  llame  shall  not  luirt  thee, — I  only  desisn 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold'to  refine- 

5  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  i)ruve 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  ; 

And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn. 
I,ike  lambs  they  shall  still,  in  my  bosom,  be  borno 

6  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 
r  will  not,  I  cannot,  desert  to  his  foes  ; 

That  soul,  tho'  all  hell  should  endeavor  to  shake. 
1  'U  never, — no,  never, — no,  never  forsake. 

..^^  C.  M. 

•3  i  \J,       Complahiing  of  spiritual  Sloth. 

1  MY  drowsy  powers  !  why  sleep  ye  sx)  'i 

Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ! 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing  's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 

Labor,  and  tug,  and  strive  ; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  t'  obtain, — 
How  negligent  we  live ! — 

5  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move  ; — 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel-bands 

Come  flying  from  above ; — 
4  We,  for  whom  God,  the  Son,  came  down, 

And  labored  for  our  good  ; — 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 

He  purchased  with  his  blood  ! 

6  Lord  !  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still. 

And  never  act  our  parts  i 

Come,  holy  Dove !  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 
6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move- 
Upwards  our  souls  shall  rise  : 

With  hands  of  faith,  and  wings  of  love, 
Wy  'U  flv  and  take  the  pviee. 


CHRISTIAN.  461 

^^^  73  and  6s. 

•  W  i.  Desire  for  Heaven. 

1  FROM  every  earthly  pleasure, 

From  every  transient  joy, 
From  every  mortal  treasure 

That  soon  will  fade  and  die;- 
No  longer  these  desirin?, 

Upward  our  wishes  tend. 
To  nobler  bliss  aspiring, 

And  joys  that  never  end. 

2  From  every  piercing  sorrow 

That  heaves  our  breast  to-day, 
Or  threatens  us  to-morrow, 

Hope  turns  our  eyes  away  ; 
On  wings  of  faith  ascending. 

We  see  the  land  of  light, ' 
And  feel  our  sorrows  ending, 

In  infinite  delight. 

3  'T  is  trye  we  are  but  strangers 

And  pilgrims  here  below. 
And  counUess  snares  and  dangers 

Srirround  the  path  we  go  : 
Tiiough  painful  and  distressing. 

Yet  there  's  a  rest  above  ; 
And  onward  still  we  're  pressing, 

To  reach  that  land  of  love. 

"9  i  Z*  In  Darkness. 

1  ONCE  I  thought  my  mountain  strong 

Firmly  fixed,  no  more  to  move  ; 
Then  my  Saviour  was  my  song. 

Then  my  soul  was  filled  with  love: 
Those  were  happy,  golden  days, 
Sweetly  spent  in  pi-ayer  and  praise. 

2  Little,  then,  myself  I  knew, 

Little  thought  of  Satan's  power 
Now  I  feel  my  sins  renew, 

Now  I  feel  the  stormy  hour  ; 
Sin  has  put  my  joys  to  ilight,— 
Sin  has  turned  my  day  to  night. 
S  Saviour  !  shine,  and  clieer  my  soul^ 

Bid  my  dying  hopes  revive, 


45ii  HYMNS. 

Make  mj'  wounded  spirit  wholv. 
Far  awaj',  the  tempter  drive ; 
Speak  the  word  and  set  me  free, — 
Let  me  live  alone  to  thee. 

0170  ^-  M. 

O  t  *y.  Inconstant  Heart  lamented 

1  All !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  htart : 
That  can  from  Jesus  thus  depart; 
Thus,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove, 
Forgetful  of  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  In  vain  I  charge  my  thoughts  to  stay. 
And  chide  earth's  vanities  away  ; 
There  's  naught  beneath  a  power  divine. 
That  can  this  roving  heart  confine. 

3  Jesus  !  to  thee  1  would  return, 
And,  at  ihy  feet  repenting,  mourn: 
There  let  me  view  thy  pard'ning  love, 
And  never  from  thy  sight  remove. 

4  Oh !  let  thy  love,  with  sweet  control, '' 
Uind  all  the  passions  of  my  soul ; 

Bid  every  earthly  charm  depart, 
And  dwell  forever  in  my  heart. 

0»-^  4  ^-  ^'^• 

0/4.  Sea-et  SeIf-Examinatio;t. 

1  RETURN,  my  roving  heart  !  return, 

And  chase  those  shadowy  forms  no  inor« 
Now  seek,  in  solitude,  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  O  thou  great  God  !  whose  piercing  eye, 

Distinctly  marks  each  deep  recess,— 

In  these  sequestered  hours  draw  nigh. 

And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart. 

My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide  .• 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 

Till  all  be  cleansed  and  i)urified. 
t  Oh  !  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 

Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  vo  cheer, 
Till  every  grace  shall  join  10  prove. 

That  God  has  fixed  hi.s  dwelling;  hero. 


CHRISTIAN.  453 

(JtD.        The  Pilgrimage  of  the  Saints. 

1  LORD !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 

That  yields  us  no  supply, — 
No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees. 
Nor  streams  of  living  Joy  ! 

2  Long  nights  and  darkness  dwell  below. 

With  scarce  a  twinkling  ray: 
But  the  bright  world,  to  which  we  go, 

Is  everlasting  day. 
Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 

But  we  march  upward  still ; — 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways, 

And  reach  at  Ziou's  hill. 
See  the  kind  angels,  at  the  gates, 

Inviting  us  to  come  ! 
Tliere  Jesus,  the  forerunner,  waics 

To  welcome  travelers  home. 
6  There,  on  a  green  and  flowery  mount, 

Our  weary  soiils  shall  sit, 
And,  w'.'.h  transjjorting  joys,  recoum 

The  labors  of  our  feet. 
6  Eternal  glory  to  the  King, 

Who  brought  us  safely  through, 
Our  tongues  shall  never  cease  to  sing, 

And  endless  praise  renew. 

•  Wu.  Filial  Submission. 

1  AND  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high, 

To  say—-'  My  Father,  God  V 
Lord  !  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie. 
And  learn  to  kiss  the    od. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will, 

For  thou  art  .lood  and  wise; 
Let  each  rebellious  thought  be  still. 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

8  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darkest  gloom, 
And  bid  me  wait  serene  ; 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom. 
And  brighten  all  he  seen**. 


454  HYMNS. 

4  "My  Father,  God  !"  permit  my  hoait 
To  plead  her  humble  claim, 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

C.  M. 
Odd,  Unfruitfulness. 

1  LONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 

Of  thy  salvation,  Lord  ! 
But  still,  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word  ! 

2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place. 

And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  niem'ry  can  retain ! 

3  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above  ! 
How  few  aQ'ections  there  ! 

4  Great  God  !  thy  sovereign  power  impart 

To  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart. 
And  make  me  learu  thy  grace. 

5  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way, 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

J  /O.       Ingratitude  to  divine  Goodness. 

1  IS  this  the  kind  return  1 

Are  these  the  thanks  we  owe  7 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love. 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Hath  sin  reduced  our  mind  ! 
What  strange,  rebellious  wretches  we 
And  God  as  strangely  kind  ! 

3  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God  : 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace  !  these  ^jearta  ui  bw 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 


CHRISTIAN.  4&5 

4  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes  ; 
And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 
Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 

J  ^  y.  Repaitance  in  View  of  Divine  Patience 

1  AND  are  we,  wretches,  yet  alive  "J 

And  do  we  yet  rebel  I 
'T  is  boundless — 't  is  amazing  love,— 
That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 

2  The  burden  of  our  weighty  guilt 

Would  sink  us  down"to  lla'mes  ; 
And  threatening  vengeance  rolls  above 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodness  cries — "  Forbear  !" — 

And  straight  the  thunder  stays; 
And  dare  we  now  provoke-  nis  wrath, 
And  weary  out  his  grace? 

4  Lord  !  we  have  long  abused  thy  love. — 

Too  long  indulged  our  siu ; 
Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  see 
What  rebels  we  have  been. 

R  No  more,  ye  lusts  !  shall  ye  command  ; 
No  more  will  we  obey  : 
Stretch  out,  O  God  !  thy  conquering  hand. 
And  drive  thy  foes  away. 

OOU.  Backslidings  ayid  Rcturne. 

1  WHY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  Aee, 

My  God  !  my  chief  delight? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more,  by  day,— 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night? 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  passions  revel 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love,— 
As  I  have  found  in  thee? 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savor  of  thy  grace. 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 


456  HIcMNS. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait,  to  seize  my  taste, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus, 

In  chase  of  false  delight ! 
Let  me  be  fastened  to  thy  cross, 
Rather  than  lose  thy  sight. 

6  Make  haste,  my  days  !  to  reach  the  goa^ 

And  bring  my  heart  to  rest 
On  the  dear  centre  ot  my  soul, — 
My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast. 

QQ1  ^-  ^^- 

»5Cj1.  Watchfulness  and  Prayer. 

1  ALAS !  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 

What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 
To  heaven.  Oh  !  let  me  lift  mine  eyes. 
And,  hourly,  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain. 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ! 
I  strive  against  my  foes  in  vain, — 

I  sink  ahiid  my  fears. 
6  O  Lord  !  increase  my  faith  and  hope. 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up. 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 
4  Oh  I  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 
And  never,  never  let  me  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

•JO,^.         Hardness  of  Heart  lamented. 

1  Oil !  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
To  chase  the  shades  of  night  away;  ^^ 
To  melt,  with  beams  of  love  divine. 
This  unrelenting  heart  of  mme. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend,  the  earth  can  quaka 
The  ocean  roar,  the  mountain  shake ; 
All  nature  feels,  and  gives  the  sign ; 
But  rot  this  stubborn  heart  ol  mine 


Cffl^STIAN.  457 

J  Dear  Lord  !  the  sorrows,  thou  hast  Jeit, 
Might  cause  a  heart  of  stone  to  melt : 
Yet,  I  can  read  each  sacred  line, 
And  nothing  melt  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  power  supreme  the  soul  can  move 
And  purify,  and  melt  to  love ; 
Come,  Holy  Spirit !  Power  divine  ! 
Oh '  come,  subdue  this  heart  of  mine. 

Q«0  S.  M. 

300.   Dead  to  Sin  by  the  Cross  of  Christ. 

1  SHALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 

Because  bhy  grace  abounds  ? 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds  1 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God  ! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said,. 
That  we.  whose  sins  are  crucified. 
Should  raise  theo  from  the  dead 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more,  ' 

Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  the  crosa, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

384.  Failh,  our  Guide. 

1  'T  IS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come. 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supfWies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear, 
Far  into  aistant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray  ; 

Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow. 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way 

4  go  Abr'am,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  home  to  walk  with  God; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  flred  his  zeal  along  the  rnad 


458  HYMNS. 

QQ^  C.  M. 

tjO«>.  Faith  of  Things  unseen 

1  FAITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 

Of  things  beyond  our  sight ; 
Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flesh  and  sense. 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  sets  times  past,  in  present  view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home —     " 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith,  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 

By  God's  almighty  word  : 
Abr'am,  to  unknown  countries  Ifid, 
By  faith,  obeyed  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city  fair  and  high, 

Built  by  th'  eternal  hands  ; 
And  faith  assures  us,  though  we  die. 
That  heavenly  building  stands. 

386.  77ie  Power  of  Faith. 

1  FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss. 

And  saves  me  from  its  snares  ; 
Its  aid,  in  every  duty,  brings. 
And  softens  all  my  cares. 

2  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  powes 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

3  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign  ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there. 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

4  It  shows  the  precious  promise,  sealed 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

5  There— there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 

Till  this  vile  body  dies ;  , 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  winga, 
To  endless  glory  rise. 


CHRISTIAN.  459 

C.  M. 
«>o7»     Justification;  or,  Law  and  Grace. 

1  VAIN  are  the  hopes,  the  sons  of  men 

On  their  own  works  have  built  ;— 
Iheir  hearts,  by  nature,  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions,  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without  a  murm'ring  word  ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now  ; 
Since  to  convince,  and  to  condemn, 

Is  all  the  law  can  do. 
1  Jesus  i  how  glorious  is  thy  grace  !— 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 

That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

i>00.  Tlie  Value  of  Christ  and  his  Righteousntsi 

1  NO  more, — my  God  !  I  boast  no  more, 

Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done  ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss  ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes, — and  I  must,  and  will,  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake  • 
Oh  !  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne ; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lori  has  doad. 


389 


C.  M. 

Retirement. 
1  FAR  from  the  world  O  Lord  !  I  flee,- 
From  strife  and  tumult  far ; 


4G0  HYMNS. 

From  scenes,  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree  ; 
And  seem,  by  thy  sweet  bounty,  raado 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  There,  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode, 
Oh  !  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
She  then  communes  with  God. 

4  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

Her  sohtary  lays; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirst  for  human  prai-se. 

5  Author  and  guardian  of  my  life, — 

Sweet  source  of  light  divine, — 
And — all  harmonious  names  in  one — 
Blest  Saviour !— thou  art  mine, 

6  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  "love 

And  praise,  an  endless  store, 
Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above. 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


7s. 
«5till.  Privileges  of  Adoption. 

1  BLESSED  are  the  sons  of  God  ; 
They  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood ; 
They  are  ransomed  from  the  grave  ;- 
Life  eternal  they  shall  have  : 

With  them  numbered  may  we  be. 
Here,  and  in  eternity, 

2  They  are  justified  by  grace  ; 
They  enjoy  the  Saviour's  peace  ; 
All  their  sins  are  washed  away ; 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great  day  : 
With  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Herie,  and  in  eternity. 

3  They  produce  the  fruits  of  grace, 
In  the  works  of  righteousness ; 
They  are  harmless,  meek  and  mild, 
Holy,  blameless,  uudefiled : 


CIIIIISTIAIN.  461 

Wiih  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Here,  and  in  eternity. 
4  They  are  li^hts^upon  the  earth,— 
Children  of  a  heavenly  birth, — 
One  with  God,  with  Jesus  one ; 
Gkiry  is  in  them  begun  : 
Wiih  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Here,  and  in  eternity. 
^  CM. 

iriJ  l»      Hope  of  Heaven  through  Cnriai. 
\  BLEST  be  the  everlasting  God, 
The  Father  of  our  Lord  ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised,- 
His  majesty  adored. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  raised  his  S<m. 

And  called  him  to  the  sky. 

He  gave  our  souls  a  hvely  hope, 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  Whai  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  lleslfto  see  the  dust ; 
Yet,  as  the  Lord,  our  Saviour,  rose, 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There  's  an  inheritance  divine, 

Reserved  against  that  day  ; 
'T  is  uncorrupted,  undefded. 

And  cannot  waste  away. 
6  Saints,  by  the  power  of  God,  are  kept, 

Till  the  salvation  come ; 
We  walk  by  faiih,  as  strangers  here, 

Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

>y.^.  Adoption. 

1  BEHOLD  I  what  wondrous  grace 

The  Father  has  bestowed. 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race,  ' 

To  call  them  sons  ot'  God. 

2  'T  is  no  surprising  thing. 

That  we  should  be  unknown  ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
Go<l's  everlasting  Son.. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  ma'le  • 


462  ,  HYMNS 

But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  head. 

4  A  hope,  so  much  divine, 

May  trials  well  endure ; 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 

5  If,  in  my  Father's  love, 

I  share  a  filial  part. 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 

To  rest  upon  my  heart. 
G  We  would  no  longer  lie. 

Like  slaves,  beneath  the  throne  ; 
Our  faith  shall— "Abtra,  Father  !" — cry, 

And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

«>«i«3.  The.  Fearful  encouraged. 

1  YE  trembling  souls  !  dismiss  your  fears. 

Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; 
Mercy — which,  like  a  river,  flows^ 
In  one  perpetual  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell  ;— 

Those  powers  will  God  restrain ; 
His  arm  shall  all  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  elforts'vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good  ; 

For  his  he  will  provide, 
Grant  t^em  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  all  they  need  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake. 

Or  leave  his  work  undone  ; 
He  's  faithful  to  his  promises. 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Nor  death's  tremendous  sting  ; 
He  will,  from  endless  wrath,  presei  ve— 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

«>4/'4.       Saints  in  the  Hands  of  Christ. 

1  FIRM  as  the  earth,  thy  gospel  stands, 
My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust ' 


UIIRISTUN.  163 

If  1  am  fbunil  in  Jesus'  hands, 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  Ilis  honor  is  engaged  to  save 

The  meanest  of  "his  sheep  ; 
A.11,  -whom  his  heavenly  Father  gave. 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death,  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

Ills  I'av'riles  from  his  breast; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love. 
They  must  for  ever  rest. 

L    M. 
•>«yi>.  Hype,  ill  the.  Covenant. 

1  HOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 

To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God ! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 
And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  cf  the  Lord 

Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace  ; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praiso 

3  Amid  temptations,  sharp  and  long. 

My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  lUes  ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong. 
While  tempests  blow,  and  billows  ru^e 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up  ; 

A  laithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope. 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  a'nd  blood. 

i>«Ju.  Security  of  the  Saints. 

\  WHO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn? — 
'T  is  God,  who  justifies  their  souls; 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  "their  sins  divinely  rolls. 
■2  Who  shall  adjudeie  the  saints  to  hell? — 
'T  is  Christ,  who  suffered  in  their  stead. 
And,  the  salvation  to  fulfill. 
Behold  him,  rising  from  the  dead ! 
3  He  lives!- -he  lives,  and  reigns  above, 
For  ever  interceding  there ; 


*04  HYMNS. 

Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love  1~ 
Or  what  shall  tempt  us  to  despair  1 
4  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 

Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below, 

Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 
Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  love. 

QO'T  ^^'  '^^  '^"^  ^• 

♦>i7  / .  God.,  the  Pilgrim's  Guide. 

1  GUIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 

Pilgrim  through  iliis  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty  ; 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heaven ! 

Feed  me  till  I  want  no  move. 

2  Open,  Lord  !  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healmg  waters  flow, 
Let  the  flery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 
Strong  deliverer  ! 

Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction! 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side :       i 
^onga  of  praises — 

I-  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

i$t70.  Joys  departed. 

1  SWEET  was  the  time,  when  first  I  felt 

The  Saviour's  pard'ning  blood. 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revealed. 

H-is  praises  tuned  my  tongue ; 
And,  when  the  evening  shade  prevaile«t, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 
'S  In  prayer,  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord 
And  saw  his  glory  shine  ; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine. 
4  But  now,  when  evening-shade  prevails, 
My  soul  in  darknes.*;  mourns ; 


CHRISTIAN  465 

And,  wnen  liie  morn  the  ligbi  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  retiwns. 

5  Rise,  Saviour ! — help  me  to  prevail. 
And  make  my  soul  thy  care ; 
I  know  thy  mercy  cannot  fail,- 
Let  me  that  mercy  shaie 

.•>yy.  Seeking  God. 

1  OH !  that  I  knew  the  secret  place, 

Where  I  might  find  my  God  ; 
I  'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abrotrd. 

2  I  'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise,— 

What  sorrows  1  sustain  ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies. 
And  leave  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I  'a  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
I  'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake. 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints. 

And  heal  my  broken  bonea ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, — 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul !  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  every  fear; 
He  calls  thee,  to  his  throne  of  grace 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

400'  Walking-  with  God. 

1  OH  !  for  a  closer  walk  wi.th  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, — 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  1  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  1 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshmg  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word? 
S  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enioyed ! 
How  sweet  their  mem'ry  still  I 
30 


4liO  HYMNS. 

Sut  ihey  bave  left  an  aching  voJdi 
The  woiM  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove  !  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mouris, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, — 

Whate'er  that  idol  be,— 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

"^iOl.  l^ve  to  Christ. 

1  HARK !  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
'T  is  thy  Saviour — hear  his  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, — 
"Say,  poor  sinner  !  lovest  thou  me'» 

2  "  1  delivered  thee,  when  bound, 

And,  when  bleeding,  healed  thy  w/>uRilj 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare  7 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Y'et  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love. 
Higher  than  the  heights  above ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath — 
Free  and  faithful — strong  as  death. 

5  "Thou  Shalt  see  my  glory  soon. 
When  the  work  of' grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be  ;— 
Say,  poor  sinner  1  lovest  thou  me ")" 

6  Lord !  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore, — 
Oh !  for  grace  to  ove  thee  more. 


CHRISTIAN.  467 

C.  M. 
40 .-«^.  Love  to  Christ. 

i  DO  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord? 
Behold  my  heart,  ami  see  ; 
And  turn  each  hateful  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 
2  Do  not  I  love  thee,  from  ray  soul  7 
Then  let  me  nothing  love : 
Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy 
Which  thou  dost  not  approve. 

5  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear "? 
Doth  not  each  pul.=e  with  pleasure  bea'.  ^ 

My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  1 
4  Hast  thou  a  laml)  in  all  thy  flock. 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  'l 
Hs5t  tljou  a  foe,  before  whose  face, 

I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead'? 
n  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In  honor  of  thy  name, 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death 

To  damp  t'h'  immortal  llame  1 

6  Thou  knowest  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lora  ! 

But  Oh  !  I  long  to  soar, 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

^AO  ^-  ^^• 

*Ut>.  CJinslian  Watchfulness. 

1  A.  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify  ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky : — 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill,— 
Oh  !  may  it  all  ray  powers  euga^e 
To  do  my  blaster's  wil". 

3  Arm  me  with  jealoui^are. 

As  in  thy  sight  to  l^e ; 

And  Oh  !  thy  servant,  Lord  !  preparej 

A  strict  account  to  give. 

t  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely,— 


468  HYMNS 

Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
fshalUbr  ever  die. 

An  A  ^-  ^^'■■ 

4U4.  Seeking  a  Eest. 

1  WE  seek  a  rest  beycMid  the  skies, 

In  everlasting  day  ; 
Inrough  floods  and  flames  the  passage  lieii, 
But  Jesus  guards  the  way. 

2  The  swelling  flood,  and  raging  flame, 

Hear  and  obey  his  word  ; 
Then  let  us  trium-ph  in  his  name,— 

Our  Sdviour  is  the  Lord. 
^^^  C.  M.    Double. 

40*5.  Sinai  and  Zion. 

1  NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord. 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke;-" 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word.. 

Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke ; — 
But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill. 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will 

And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

2  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light  < 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 

Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight 
Behold  the  blest  assembly  there. 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven! 
And  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declares 

Their  every  sin  forgiven. 

3  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
/Jl  join  in  Christ,  their  living  head. 

And  of  his  grace  partake : 
In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest : 
The  man  who  dwells  where  Jests  i», 

Must  be  for  ever  blest. 

106.  Tlie  vigilant  Servant 

1  YE  servants  of  the  Lord ! 
Each  in  his  ofiice  wait  • 


CHRISTIAN.  469 

With  joy  obey  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watch  before  his  gate. 
l  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  llame  ; 
•     Gird  up  your  loins,  a^  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch — 't  is  your  Lord's  comman<l; 

And  while  we  speak,  he  's  near  : 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  Oil  !  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  iiis  Lord  with  rapture  eee, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned.  • 

S.  M. 
Wj  i  .  Watching  and  Praying. 

1  MY  solJ!  be  on  thy  guard, 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 
?  Oh  !  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray  ; — 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 
3  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won. 
Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 
Tliine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4Uo.        Desiring  the  Presence  of  God. 

1  HEAR,  gracious  God  !  my  humble  moan. 

To  the-e  I  breathe  my  sighs  ; 
When  will  the  mcmrnful  night  be  gor.o. 
And  v/hen  my  joys  arise  r 

2  My  God  !  Oh  !  could  I  make  the  claim,— 

My  Father  and  my  friend,— 
.\nd  call  thee  mine.'by  every  name, 

On  which  thy  saints  depend  : — 
"i  I»y  every  name  of  power  and  love, 

I  would  thy  grace  entreat ; 
Nor  should  my  humble  hopes  r*move. 

Nor  leave  tliy  mercy-seat. 


470  HYMNS. 

4  Yet,  though  my  soul  in  d.irkness  mourns, 

Thy  word  is  all  my  stay  ; 
Here  I  would  rest  till  liglit  ref  irns  ; — 
Thy  presence  malv-e^i  my  day. 

5  Speak,  Lord!  and  bid  celestial  peace 

Relieve  my  aching  heart; 
Oh  !  t^mile  and  bid  my  sorrows  cease; 
And  all  the  gloom  depart. 

6  Then,  shall  my  drooping  spirit  rise 

And  bless  the  healing  rays  ; 
And  change  these  deep,  complainiug  sighs, 
To  song's  of  sacred  praise. 

4U<i.  Submission. 

1  O  LORD  !  my  best  deHires  fultlll, 

And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  comman  1 ' 

Thy  love  forbids  my  fears  ; 
Why  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand, 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  1  , 

3  No,— let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize,  to  Ihee  ; 
Thou  never  hast  a  good  withhelil. 
Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Tliy  favor,  all  my  journey  through. 

rthall  be  my  rich  supply ; 
What  more  I  want,  or  think  1  do, 
Let  wisdom  still  deny. 

'4  iU.  Restoratioji  to  Health. 

1  KINDLY  the  Lord  appeared 

In  nature's  trying  hour ; 
Ills  love  my  sinking  spirit  cheered  ;— 
I  felt  his  strengthening  power. 

2  He  found  me  on  the  bed 

Of  languishing  and  pain  • 
And  bade  me  lean  on  him  my  htad, 
Nor  seek  hi3  aid  in  vain. 


CHRISTIAN.  17" 

3  [  saw  his  mighty  arm 

Stretcliecl  o'er  the  rolling  wave ; 
He  snatched  my  life  from  threatening  harm. 
And  showed  his  po^er  to  save. 

4  How,  then,  can  I  refuse 

The  glad  and  grateful  stram  1 
The  Lord  thy  wasted  strength  renews. 
And  makes  me  well  again. 

5  Oh  !  may  my  future  days 

My  gratitude  display  ; 
Nor  speak  alone,  but  live  thy  praise, 
Through  each  revolving  day. 

.  CM. 

%  1 1 .  Sic/mess  and  Recovery. 

1  MY  God !  thy  service  well  demands 

The  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renewed, 
But  to  renew  thy  praise "? 

2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain. 
When  life  was  hovering  o'er  the  grave. 
And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 

3  Calmly  I  bowed  my  famting  head, 

On  thy  dear  faithful  breast ; 
Pleased  to  obey  my  Father's  call 
To  his  eternal  rest. 

4  Into  thy  hands,  my  Saviour-God  ! 

Did  I  my  soul  resign, 
In  firm  reliance  on  that  truth 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 

5  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  grave,  f 

At  thy  command  I  come  ; 
Nor  will  I  ask  a  speedier  flight 
To  my  celestial  home. 

6  Where  thou  appointest  mine  abode, 

There  would  I  choose  to  be ; 
For,  in  thy  presence  death  is  life, 
And  earth  is  heaven  with  thee. 

412.        77ie  Mind  tliat  teas  in  ChrieU 
\  FATHER  of  eternal  grace ! 
Glorify  thyself  in  me  ; 


473  HYMNS. 

Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 
May  t'le  world  thine  image  s^ 

2  Happy  only  im  thy  love, 

Poor,  unfriended,  or  unknowu, 
Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above,-^ 
Stay  my  heart  on  thee  alone. 

3  Humble,  ho.y,  all-resigned 

To  thy  will :— thy  will  be  done ! 
Give  me,  Lord  !  the  perfect  mind 
Of  thy  well-beloved  Son. 

4  Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 

May  I  tread  the  path  he  trod  ; 
Die  with  Jesus  on  the  cross, — 
Rise  with  him,  to  thee,  my  God  ? 

4l0.  Holiness  and  Grace. 

1  SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel,  we  profess  ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all-divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour-God  ; 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sijt 

3  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up. 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope,— 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord ; — 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  wora 

C.  M. 
Hope  in  Affliction. 

1  WHEN  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past, 

And  mourns  the  i^resent  pain, 
How  sweet  to  think  of  peace  at  last, 
And  feel  that  death  is  gain  ! 

2  'Tis  not  that  murm'ring  thoughts  arise, 

And  dread  a  Father's  will ; 
'T  is  not  that  meek  submission  flies. 
And  would  not  sufer  still ; — 

3  It  is  that  heaven-taught  faith  surveys 

The  path  to  realms  of  light, 
And  longs  her  eagle-plumes  to  rais«i, 
And  lose  herself  in  sight. 


414 


CHRISTIAN.  473 

4  It  IB  ihal  hope  with  ardor  glows 
Tti  see  him  face  to  face, 
Who^ie  dying  love  no  language  knows 
SulBcie'nt  art  to  trace, 
n  It  in  that  harrassed  conscience  feeU 
The  pangs  of  struggling  sin; 
Sees,  though  aflir,  the  hand  that  heals 
And  ends  her  war  within. 
6  Oh  !  let  me  wing  my  hallowed  flight, 
From  earth-born  wo  and  care, 
And  soar  beyond  these  realms  of  night. 
My  Savioiir's  bliss  to  share. 
C.  L.  M. 
'±1D.  Faith  struggling  in  Darkness. 

1  OH !  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still. 

While  darkness  veils  the  sky  ; 
And  wait  thy  wise,  thy  holy  will, 

Wrapt  yet  in  mystery : 
I  cannot.  Lord  !  thy  purpose  see. 
But  all  is  well  since  ruled  by  thee. 

2  Thus  trusting  in  thy  love,  1  tread 

The  path  of  duty  on : 
What  thougli  some  cherished  joys  are  fied 

Some  llailering  dreams  are  gone  1 
Yet  purer,  brighter  joys  remain  ; 
Why  should  my  spirit  then  complain  ? 

A^a  ^■^^' 

**  1 D.        Preiencs  of  God  in  Afflictions. 
1  TIIY  gracious  presence.  O  my  God 
Can  soothe  my  inward  pains: 
With  th:s,  beneath  affliction's  load, 
My  heart  no  more  complains. 
'^  This  can  my  every  care  control, 
And  gild  each  scene  with  light ; 
This  is  the  sunshine  of  the  soul; 
Without  it,  all  is  night. 

3  My  Lord !  my  Life !  Oh  !  cheer  my  heart-, 

"With  thy  reviving  ray  ; 
Oh  !  bid  these  mournlul  shades  depart, 
And  bring  the  dawn  of  day. 
\  Oh !  happy  scenes  of  pure  delight, 
Wtere  thy  fall  beams  arii»e  : 


474  HYMNS. 

Unclouded  beauty  to  the  si^ht,— 
Sweet  rapture  and  surprise ! 

5  Lord !  shall  these  breathings  of  my  hcarf 

Aspirs,  in  vain,  to  thee  1 
Confirm  my  hope,  that,  where  thou  art. 
I  shall  for  ever  be. 

6  Then  shall  my  cheerful  spirit  sing 

The  darkest  hours  .away. 
And  rise,  on  faith's  expanding  wing, 
To  everlasting  day. 

41^  L.  M. 

117,        Subviission  to  the  Will  of  God. 

1  WAIT,  O  my  soul !  thy  l\Iaker's  will ; 
Tumultuous  passions  !  all  be  still ! 
Nor  let  a  murm'ring  thought  arise, — 
His  ways  are  just, — his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells. 
Performs  his  work, — the  cause  conceals; 
IJut,  though  his  methods  are  unknown. 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  Wait  then,  my  soul !  submissive  wait,— 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat : 

Mid  all  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 

Still  trust  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

4  lO.  The  christian  Soldier. 

1  AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, — 

A  foll'wer  of  the  Lamb  1 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  1 

2  Are  there  no  "^oes  for  me  to  face  7 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  1 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  1 

3  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign; 

Increase  my  courage.  Lord  ! 
I  '11  bear  the  toil — endure  the  pain, — 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

4  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war. 

8hall  conquer  though  they  die  ; 


CHRISTLVN.  475 

They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 

And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 
5  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

A-id  all  thine  armies  shine. 
In  robes  of  vict'ry,  through  the  skies, — 

The  glory  shall'be  thine. 

Aia  ^-^^^ 

4 1 17.  Christian  Assurance. 

1  I'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

Or  to  defend  his  cause  ; 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word,— 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God ! — I  know  his  name; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 

Nor  let. my  hope  be  lost. 
S  Firm  as  his  throne,  his  promise  stands. 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  1  've  committed  to  his  hands. 

Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  vnW  he  own  my  worthless  name 
Before  his  Father's  face, 
And,  in  the  New-Jerusalem, 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

420.  T7ie  three  Moiintu 

1  WHEN  on  Sinai's  top  I  see 
God  descend,  in  majesty, 
To  proclaim  his  holy  law,— 
Ah  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

2  When  in  ecstacy  sublime. 
Tabor's  glorious  steep  I  climb 
At  the  too-transporting  light, 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight 

3  When  on  Calvary  I  rest, 
God,  in  flesh  made  manifest. 
Shines  in  my  Redeemer's  face, 
Full  of  beauty,  truth,  and  grace, 

4  Here,  I  would  for  ever  stay, 
Weep  and  gaze  my  soul  away  ; 


176  HYMNS. 

Thou  art  heaven  on  earth  to  me,~ 
Lovely,  mournful  Calvary  ! 

^  *>  I  8s  and  7s. 

4^  1 .  Hope  in  God  encouraged. 

1  WHY,  when  storms  around  you  ^'athsT* 

Bliould  your  trembling  spirit  sink? 
[,ook  to  God,  your  heavenly  Father, 
And  of  his  sweet  promise  think. 

2  Fancy  will  be  often  painting 

Scenes,  in  dark  and  fearful  shade  ; 
Yet  why  should  thy  sou!  be  fainting, 
Of  prospective  woes  afraid? 

3  Cease  that  dark  anticipation! 

Still  let  love  and  faith  abound  ; 
For  the  day  of  tribulation. 
Strength  suflicient  will  be  found. 

4  God  is  love,  and  will  not  leave  you, 

When  you  most  his  kindness  need; 
God  is  true — nor  can  deceive  you, — 
Though  your  faith  be  weak  indeed. 

Ss. 
\ZJ!tt  The  Promise  of  God  sure. 

1  HOW  sweet  on  thy  bosom  to  rest. 

When  nature's  affliction  is  near  ! 
The  soul  that  can  trust  thee  is  blest, — 

Thy  smiles  bring  deliverance  frorfi  fear 
The  Lord  has,  in  kindness,  declared, 

That  those  who  will  trust  in  his  name, 
Shall  in  the  sharp  conflict  be  spared, 

His  mercy  and  love  to  proclaim. 

2  This  promise  shall  be,  to  my  soul 

A  messenger  sent  from  the  skies,- - 
An  anchor  when  billows  shall  roll — 

A  refuge  when  tempests  arise  : 
O  Saviour  !  the  promise  fulfill, 

Its  comfort  impart  to  my  mind, 
Then  calmly  I  '11  bow  to  thy  will,— 

To  the  cup  of  afSiction  resigned; 


CHRISTIAN  477 

C.  P.  M. 
^*^0.  Resignation. 

1  O  LORD  !  ill  sor'-ow  I  resign, 

And  bow  to  that  lear  hand  of  thine,— 

While  yet  the  i  od  appears  ; 
That  hand  can  wipe  these  streaming  eyes 
Or,  into  smile?  oi  <Tlad  surprise, 

Transform  these  I'alhng  tears. 

2  Jly  sole  possession  is  thy  love  ; 

On  earth  beneath,  in  heaven  Hbo\e, 

I  have  no  other  store  : 
And  though,  with  fervor,  now  I  pray, 
And  importune  thee  night  and  day— 

I  cannot  ask  for  more. 


424 


C.  L.  SI. 

Subi7ii'ssion  in  Trials. 

1  WIIEN I  can  trust  my  all  with  Gtnl, 

In  trial's  fearful  hour, — 
Ijow  all  resigned  beneath  his  rod, 

And  bless  his  sparing  power  ; — 
A  joy  springs  up  amid'distress, — 
A  fountain  in  the  wilderness. 

2  Oh  !  to  be  brought  to  Jesus'  feet, 

Though  trials" lix  me  there, 
Is  still  a'lirivilege  most  sweet ; 

For  he  will  hear  ray  prayer  ; 
Though  sighs  and  tears  its  language  h<i, 
The  Lord  Is  nigh  to  answer  me. 

3  Then,  blessed  be  the  hand  that  gave, 

Still  blessed  w^hen  it  takes  ; 
Blessed  be  he  who  smites  to  save, 

Who  heals  the  heart  he  breaks  : 
Perfect  and  true  are  all  his  ways, 
Who  heaven  adores  and  death  obeys 


425 


C.  M. 
Depending  on  Grace. 
I  AMAZING  grace  1— how  sweet  the  sound, 
That  saved  a  wretch  like  me  ! 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, — 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 


478  HYMNS. 

2  *T  was  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears^relieved  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  beheved  ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils  and  snarea, 

I  have  already  come  ; 
'T  is  grace  hath  brought  me  safe  thus  far 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  Yea— when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease ; 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

5  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow. 

The  sun  forbear  to  shine  ; 
But  God,  who  called  me  here  below, 
Will  be  for  ever  mine. 

^.«0<  Submission  in  Trials. 

I  MY  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy. 
Great  God !  are  in  thy  hand  ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee. 
And  go  at  thy  command. 
y  If  thou  should'st  take  thom  all  awaj, 
Yet  would  I  not  repine ; 
Before  they  were  possessed  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 
3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murm'ring  word, 
Though  the  whole  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness, 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 


PRAYER. 


^Oi^  C.  M. 

4^7.  Habitual  Devotion. 

I  WHILE  thee  I  seek  protecting  Power  1 
Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  bette.'  hopes  be  filled. 


PIlAi'ER.  479 

2  Thy  love  ihe  power  of  thought  bestowed  ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar , 
Thy  mercv  o'er  my  liie  has  flowed,— 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  m  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  deer. 
Because  conferred  by  thee 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wines  my  favored  hour. 

Thy  love  my  breast  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lowei. 

My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 
My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  se^  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, — 

That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee. 

i.  'O.        A  Bles^ng  humbly  requested, 
t  LORD !  we  come  before  thee  now  ; 
At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 
Oh  !  do  not  our  suit  disdain ; — 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord  !  in  vain  i 

2  Lord  •  on  thee  our  souls  depend, 
In  compassion,  now  descend  ; 

■pill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace; 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way. 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay; 
Lord  !  we  know  not  how  to  go. 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message,  from  thy  word. 
That  may  Joy  and  peace  aflTord ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

6  Comfort  those  who  Aveep  an«  mourn ; 
Let  the  time  of  ioy  return ; 


iSO  HYMNS. 

Those,  who  are  cast  down,  litl  up ; 
Make  thern  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

G  Grant,  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee,  a  God  supremely  kind  : 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free — 
Le  us  ai'  rejoice  in  thee. 

%^\jm  Forgiveness  sought. 

1  FORGIVE  us,  Lord  !  to  thee  we  cry. 

Forgive  us  through  thy  matchless  grace? 
On  thee  alone  our  souls  rely, 
Be  thou  our  strength  and  righteousnesa. 

2  Forgive  thou  us,  as  we  forgive 

The  ills  we  silfTer  from  our  foes ; 

Restore  us,  Lord  !  and  bid  us  live  ; 

Oh  !  let  us  in  thine  arms  repose. 

3  Forgive  us,  for  our  guilt  is  great, 

Our  wretched  souls  no  merit  claim 
For  sovereign  mercy  still  we  wait, 
And  ask  but  in  the  Saviour's  name. 

4  Forgive  us,— O  thou  bleeding  Lamb : 

Thou  risen — thou  exalted  Lord  ! 
Thou  great  Iligh-Priest !  our  souls  redeem 
And  speak  the  pardon-sealing  word. 

430.  77ie  God  of  BetM. 

1  O  GOD  of  Bethel !  by  whose  hand 

Thy  peojile  still  are  fed, 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  : — 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present, 

Before  thv  throne  of  grace  : 
God  of  our  fathers  !  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life, 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide, 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  t  read. 
And  rannent  Jit  provide. 


PKAVLU.  iHl 

i  Oh !  Hpread  thy  covering  wings  around, 
Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode, 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

6  Such  blessings,  from  thy  gracious  hand, 
Uur  bumble  prayers  implore; 
And  thou  Shalt  be  our  chosen  God,— 
Our  portion  evermore. 

4t">  1 «  Christ's  Presence  invoked 

I  LIGHT  of  life  .'—seraphic  fire  !— 
Love  divine  ! — thyself  impart ; 
Every  fainting  soul'inspire ; 
Shine  in  every  drooping  heart. 
'Z  Every  mourning  sinner  che<jr ; 
Scatter  all  our  guilty  gloom  : 
Saviour — Son  of  God  !  appear  ; 
To  thy  living  temples  come. 

3  Come,  in  this  accepted  hour, 

Bring  thy  heavenly  kingdom  in  ; 
Fill  us  with  thy  glorious  power— 
Hooting  out  the  love  of  sin. 

4  Nothins  moi'e  can  we  require, 

We  will  covet  nothing  less  ; 

Be  thou  all  our  heart's  desire— 

All  our  joy  and  all  our  peace. 

C.  M. 
43-^.  The  Nature  of  Prayer. 

1  PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Uttered  or  unexpressed ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
ITiat  tremUes  in  the  breast. 

2  P.'ayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

Tlie  falling  of  a  tear, 
I  he  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, — 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 
^  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 
That  infant  lips  can  try ; — 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  re"cb 
The  Majesty  on  high. 
31 


482  HYIHWS. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breatlu 

The  Christian's  native  air ; 
His  vsratchword  at  the  gates  of  deaths- 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice. 

Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
While  angels,  in  their  songs,  rejoice. 
And  cry, — "  Behold  he  prays  !" 
G  O  Thou  !  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 
The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, — 
The  path  of  prayer  vhyself  hast  trod  :- 
Lord  !  teach  us  how"  to  pray. 

4o*>»  Sin  bewailed. 

1  COME,  my  soul !  thy  suit  prepare. 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 

He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray  ; 
Rise,  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin ; — 
Lord  !  remove  this  load  of  sin ; 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt. 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guil'. 

3  Lord  !  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There,  thy  sovereign  right  maintaia, 
And,  without  a  rival,  reign. 

4  While  lam  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer; 

Be  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend;— 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

5  Shew  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renev/ ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith. 

Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

40A  ^-  ^^- 

*tJ4:.  Prayer /or  needed  Graea. 

1  FATHER !  whale'er  of  earthly  biiaa, 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted,  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
f  jet  thia  uetitioo  rise  ; — 


PRAl'CJl.  486 

2  "Give  as  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  m  jrmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  us  live  to  thee. 

3  "Let  the  sweet  hope,  that  we  are  t!ime^ 

Our  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  our  journey  shine, 
Ana  crown  our  journey's  end." 

CM. 
3.t50«  Seeking  God. 

AUTirOll  of  good  !  to  thee  we  turn  ; 

Thine  ever-wakeful  eye 
Alone  can  all  our  wants  discern, — 

Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  Oh  !  let  thy  love  within  us  dwell 

Thy  fear  our  footsteps  guide ; 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel,— 
That  fear,  all  fears  beside. 

3  Not  whELt  we  wish— but  what  we  wdnc, 

Let  mercy  still  supply  ; 
The  good  we  ask  not,  Father !  grant,* 
The  ill  we  ask — deny. 

C.  ?,I. 
*«50.  Prayer  for  Wisdom.  ' 

1  ALMIGHTY  God  !  in  humble  prayer, 

To  thee  our  souls  we  lift ; 
Do  thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  thy  nust  needful  gift. 

2  We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth. 

Along  our  path  to  flow  ; 
We  ask  not  un decaying  health, 
Nor  length  of  years  below  : — 

3  We  ask  not  honors,  which  an  hour 

May  bring  and  take  away  ; 
We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  and  powijf, 

Lest  we  should  go  astrny  :— 
•i  We  ask  for  wisdom ;— Lord  !  impart 

The  knowledge  how  to  live  : 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart, 

To  all  thy  servants  give  v 


484  IIVMNS. 

5  The  young  -remember  thee  Jn  youlii. 
Before  the  evil  days  ! 
The  old — be  guided  by  thy  truth, 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  ways  ! 

C.  M. 
4t>/.  Prayer  for  Sinctrity. 

1  LORD  !  when  we  bend  before  thy  throfta 

And  our  confessions  pour, 
Oh  !  may  we  feel  the  sins  we  oiivn, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see;— 

True  penitence  impart ; 
And  let  a  healing  ray,  from  thee, 
Beam  hope  on  every  heart. 

3  When  Vv^e  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

Oh  !  let  our  wills  resign; 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share, 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 

4  Let  faith  each  meek  petition  lib, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies ; 
And  teach  our  hearts — 't  is  gooaness  utltl 
That  grants  it,  or  denies. 

43o.  Christ  will  hear  Prayer. 

1  JESUS,  who  knows  full  well 

The  heart  of  every  saint, 

Invites  us,  all  our  griefs  to  tell 

To  pray,  and  never  faint. 

2  lie  bows  his  gracious  ear, — 

We  never  plead  in  vain ; 

Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear 

And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Je^us,  the  Lord,  will  hear 

His'chosen  when  they  cry  ; 
Yes,  though  he  may  a  while  foroear 
lie  '1!  help  them  from  on  high. 

4  Then  lee  us  eat|nest  cry, 

And  never  tiamt  in  prayer, 
lie  sees,  te  hears,  and,  from  on  fclgfv. 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 


PRAxER.  4H5 

AOn  ^-  ^^- 

»«Jt/.     7%«  Presence  of  Christ  implored. 

1  WHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 

Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise; — 

2  There  will  the  eracious  Saviour  be. 
To  bless  the  little  company  ; — 
There,  to  unveil  his  smiling  face, 
And  bid  his  glories  fill  the  place. 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  O  Lord  ! 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  ; 
Now  send  the  Spirit  from  above. 

And  All  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

4  Af\  ^-  ^^■ 

•44U.  The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  FATHER,  adored  in  worlds  above  ! 

Thy  glorious  name  be  hallowed  still ; 

Thy  kingdom  come,  with  power  and  love, 

And  earth,  like  heaven,  obey  thy  wilu 

2  Lord  !  make  our  daily  wants  thy  care, 

Forgive  the  sins  that  we  forsake ; 
Oh  !  let  us  in  thy  kindness  share. 
As  fellow-men  of  ours  partake. 

3  Evils  beset  us  every  hour ; — 

Thy  kind  protection  we  implore : 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power; — 
Be  thine  the  glory  evermore. 

.  S.  M. 

441.  The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  OUR  heavenly  Father  !  hear 

The  prayer  v/e  offer  now  ;— 
"  Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near; 
To  thee  ail  nations  bow  ! 

2  '•  Thy  kingdom  come :— Thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love. 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fuUlll 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  •*  Our  daily  bread  supply, 

Willie  by  thy  word,  we  nve : 


486  HYMNS. 

The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  "From  dark  temptation's  povsrer,-— 

From  Satan's  wiles  deleud  : 
Deliver,  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  "  Thine,  then,  for  ever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine: 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine." 

6  Thus  humbly  taught  to  pray, 

By  thy  beloved  Son, 
Through  him  we  come  to  thee,  and  say, - 
"  All  for  his  sake  be  done  !" 

AAO  ^-  ^^• 

414-^.  Coming  boldly  to  the  Throne  of  Graoa. 

1  BEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace  ! 

The  promise  calls  us  near  ; 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  That  rich  atoning  blood, 

Which  sprinkled  round  we  see. 
Provides  for  those  who  come  to  God 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 

3  Thine  image,  Lord  !  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love  ; 

We  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below 

And  reign  with  thee  above. 

4  Teach  us  to  live  by  faith. 

Conform  our  will  to  thine  ; 

Let  us  victorious  be  in  death, 

And,  then,  in  glory  shine. 

5  If  thou  these  blessings  give. 

And  wilt  our  portion  be, 
All  worldly  joys  we  Ml  cheerful  i«av& 
'  And  find  our  heaven  in  thee. 

4^t5t  Fleacling  with  God. 

1  LORD !  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 

Tnil  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 


PRAYER.  IS"? 


no  not  turn  away  thy  faceu 
Mine  's  an  urgent,  pressing  case 

2  Once,  a  sinner  near  despair 
Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  prajer  ; 
Mf.rcy  heard  and  set  him  free,— 
Lord  !  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

3  Many  days  have  passed  since  then. 
Many  changes  I  have  seen  ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now;— 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thoul 

i  Thou  hast  helped  m  every  need — 
This  emboldens  nie  to  plead  ; 
After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last  1 

5  No — I  must  maintain  my  hoJd  ; 
'T  is  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold  ; 
I  can  no  Jeninl  t'lke, 
Since  I  plead  for  Je.sus'  sake. 


REVIVAL 


iA4  ^•^^• 

*44.  77(6  Sun  of  Righteous77€M. 

1  O  srN  of  rigt  eousness!  arise. 

With  gentle  beams  on  Zion  shinw ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  eyes, 
And  souls  awake  to  life  divine. 

2  On  all  around,  let  grace  descend, 

Like  heavenly  dew,  or  copious  enowers 
That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend,— 
That  we  may  hail  salvation  ours, 
.  .  ^  S.  M. 

1 4;  •>  .  Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

I  O  LORD  !  thy  work  revive 
In  Zion's  gloomy  hour  , 
And  let  our  dying  graces  live 
By  thy  restoring  power. 
?  Oft !  let  thy  chosen  few 
Awake  to  earnest  prayer. 


488  HYMNS. 

Their  solemn  vows  again  renew. 
And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak, 

Through  lips  of  humble  clay, 
Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break,— 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear, 

Now  listen  to  our  cry  ; 
Oh  !  come,  and  bring  salvat.'on  near  ;— 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

4Aa  ^'  ^' 

S'iO.  Weeping  over  Sinners. 

1  ARISE,  my  tenderest  thoughts  !  arise , 
Dissolve  in  grief,  my  streaming  eyes  ! 
And  thou,  my  heart  I  with  anguish  feol 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 

2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame ; 
See  scandal  poured  on  Jesus'  name ; 
The  Father  wounded,  through  the  Sob, 
The  world  abused, — the  soul  undone  < 

3  See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight, 
Closing  in  everlasting  night, 

In  flames  that  no  abatement  know. 
Though  bitter  tears  for  ever  flow! 

4  My  God  !  I  feel  the  mournful  scene. 
And  yearn  with  grief  o'er  dying  men, 
While  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim 
Souls  that  may  perish  in  the  flame. 

5  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves^ 

And  can  but  weep,  where  most  it  IotsS]; 
Thine  own  all-saving  arm  employ. 
And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy 

.  H.  M. 

4:4  J  .  The  Jubilee  proclaimed. 

1  BLOW  ye  the  trumpet!— blow,— 
The  gladly  solemn  sound  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know. 

To  earth's  remotest  bound,— 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Ufturn,  ye  ransomed  sinne/a !  homs. 


REVIVAL.  489 

2  Exalt  tlie  Lamb  of  God,— 

The  sin-atonmg  Lamb ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood, 

Through  all  the  Avorld  proclaim  ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  homo 
8  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell ! 

Your  liberty  receive  : 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  home. 
4  The  gospel-trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace: 
Ye  happy  souls  !  draw  near, 

Behold  3'our  Saviour's  face : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners  !  home. 
6  Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made . 
Ye  weary  spirits  !  rest. 

Ye  mourning  souls.!  be  glad : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Retu.n,  ye  ransocied  sinners  !  home 

4AQ  ^-  ^^- 

*'40.         Hope  in  Times  of  Darkness. 

1  WIHLE  I  to  grief  my  soul  gave  way 

To  see  the  work  of  God  decline, 
Methought  I  heard  the  Saviour  say,— 
"  Dismiss  thy  fears,  the  ark  is  mine. 

2  "Though  for  a  time  I  hid  my  face, 

Rely  upon  my  love  and  power  ; 

Still  wrestle  at  the  throne  of  grace, 

And  wait  for  a  reviving  hour. 

3  "Take  down  thy  long-neglected  harp, 

I  've  seen  thy  tears  and  heard  thy  prayer 
The  winter-season  has  been  sharp, 
But  spring  shall  all  its  wastes  repair." 

4  Lord  !  I  obey, — my  hopes  revive  ; 

Come,  join  with  me,  ye  saints !  and  sing : 
Our  foes  "in  vaip  against  us  strive, 
For  God  will  help  and  triumph  bring. 


490  HYMNS, 

449.  The  Vision  of  dry  Bojiee. 

1  LOOK  down,  O  Lord  !  with  pitying  eye. 
See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie; 

Sin  sp.'eads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughtered  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  dead  awake  and  live  7 
And  can  these  perished  bones  revived 
That,  mighty  God  !  to  thee  is  known; 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thine  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain, 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain, 

!n  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, — 
Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe. 

Life  spreads  through  all  the  realms  of  death; 
Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice, — 
They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 

6  So  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  soimd 
Shall  shake  the  heavens  and  rend  the  gro-un{J, 
Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skiea 


450. 


IL  M. 

Rejoicing  in  a  Revivai. 

1  O  ZION  !  tune  thy  voice. 

And  raise  thy  hands  on  high  ; 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys, 

And  boast  salvation  nigh  • 
Cheerful  in  God 

Arise  and  shine 

While  rays  divine 
Stream  all  abroad. 

2  He  eilds  thy  mourning  face 

With  beams  that  cannot  fade ', 
His  all-resplendent  gra?e 

He  pours  around  thj  head  ; 
Tlie  nations  round 

Thy  form  shall  view. 

With  lustre  new, 
Divinely  crowned. 


REVIVAL.  491 

J  In  honor  to  his  name, 

Reflect  that  sacred  light ; 
And  loud  that  grace  proclaim, 

Which  makes  thy  darkness  bright 
Pursue  his  praise, 

Till  sovereign  love. 

In  worlds  above. 
The  glory  raise. 
4  There,  on  his  holy  hill, 

A  brighter  sun  shall  rise, 
And,  with  his  radiance,  fill 

Those  fairer,  purer  skies  ; 
While,  round  his  throne, 

Ten  thousand  stars. 

In  nolj.er  spheres. 
His  influence  owe. 

J  w  ,  8s  and  7s. 

4  •)  1  •  Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

1  SAVIOUR!  vis::  thy  plantation; 

Grant  us.  Lord  !  a  gracious  rain  ;    ' 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance  ;— 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high. 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance. 
Every  plant  (should  droop  and  clie. 

3  Let  our  mutuai  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers  ; 
Let  each  one,  esteemed  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  enticing  snares. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power  ; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  Ilesh ; 
And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

.  ^^  8s  and  7s. 

4D-^»      Future  Peace  and  Glory  of  Zion. 
1  ilEAR  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken  ;— 
"  O  my  people  !  (aiiit  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afllicted,  broken, — 

Fair  abode.-i  I  build  for  you  : 
Scenes  of  heart-felt  tribulation 
Phall  no  more  perplex  your  ways ; 


49'i  HYMNS. 

You  shall  name  your  walls— Salv&<: on,— ■ 
And  your  gates  shall  ail  be  prais^.." 

2  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 

Pleasures,  without  end,  shall  flow ; 
For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 

All  his  bounty  shall  bestow  : 
Stin,  in  undisturbed  possession. 

Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign 
Never  shall  you  feel  oppression — 

Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 

3  Ye,  no  more  j^our  suns  declining, 

Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see  ; 
But,  your  griets  for  ever  ending, 

Find  eternal  noon  in  me  : 
God  will  rise,  and,  shining  o'er  you 

Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 
He,  the  Lord,  will  be  your  glory, — 

God  your  everlasting  light. 

4Dt5.  Winning  Sows. 

1  WOUTjD  you  winja  soul  to  God  1 
Tell  him  of  the  Saviour's  blood. 
Once  for  dying  sinners  spilt, 

To  atone  for  all  their  guilt. 

2  Tell  him  how  the  streams  did  glide, 
From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, — 
How  his  head,  with  thorns,  was  crown(s-i 
And  his  heart  in  sorrow  drowned  : — 

3  How  he  yielded  up  his  breath, 
How  he  agonized  in  death. 
How  he  lives  to  intercede, — 
Christ,  our  advocate  and  head. 

4  Tell  him, — it  was  sovereign  grace 
Led  thee  first  to  seek  his  face  ; 
Made  thee  choose  the  better  part, 
Wrought  salvation  in  thy  heart. 

5  Tell  him  of  that  liberty 
Wherewith  Jesus  makes  us  free  . 
Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiven, 
Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heaven. 


REVIVAL.  493 

.  ^   .  as,  7s  and  4. 

4o4.  Fountain  of  Life. 

1  SEE,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain, 

Streams  of  living  water  flow  ! 
God  has  opened  there  a  fountain 

That  supplies  the  plains  below  : 
They  are  blessed, 

Who  its  sovereign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels,  flowing, 

Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way  ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  joy  bestowing, 

Making  all  around  look  gay : 
O  ye  nations ! 

Hail  the  long-expected  day. 

3  Gladdened  by  the  flowing  treasure, 

All-enriching  as  it  goes  ; 
•   Lo,  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasuie,— 

Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose : 
Every  object 

Sings  for  joy  where'er  it  flows. 
1  Trees  of  life,  the  banks  adorning, 

Yield  their  fruit  to  all  around  ; 
Those  who  eat  are  saved  from  mourniae 

Pleasure  comes,  and  hopes  abound, 
Fair  their  portion  ! — 

Endless  life,  with  glory  crowned. 


ORDINANCES. 


*DD»  Christ  receiving  Children. 

1  SEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 

With  all-engaging  charms  ! 
Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  "Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  crieB. 

'•  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  't  was  to  bless  such  souls  aa  these 
The  Lori  of  angels  came." 


494  HYMNS. 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord  !  in  thankful  handa. 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine,— 
\Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

4  Ye  little  floca  !  with  pleasure  hear, — 

Ye  children  !  seek  his  face  ; 
And  fly,  with  transports,  to  receive 
The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

5  If  orphans  thev  are  left  behind, 

Thy  guardian  care  we  trust  ;— 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearia, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 

.  -/^  ^-  M. 

4i30.  .  Infant  Baptism. 

1  O  LORD !  encouraged  by  thy  grace, 

We  bring  our  infant  to  thy  thnne ; 
Give  it  wiihin  thy  heart  a  place. 
Let  it  be  thine,  and  thine  alone. 

2  Wash  it  from  every  stain  of  guilt, 

And  let  tiiis  child  be  sanctified  - 
Lord !  thou  canet  cleanse  it,  if  thou  wilt, 
And  all  its  native  evils  hide. 

3  We  ask  not,  for  it,  earthly  bliss, 

Or  earthly  honors,  wealth  or  fame  : 
The  sum  of  our  request  is  this— 
That  it  may  love  and  fear  thy  nFmr. 

4  This  infant,  we  by  faith  commit 

To  thy  kind  love  and  guardian  care 
We  lay  it  at  the  Saviour^s  feet, 
lie  will  not  let  it  perish  there. 

9kf}  a  .  7'he  promise  to  Abraham. 

'■   HOW  large  the  promise— how  'il-»ii>r5 
To  Abra'm  and  his  seed  ! 
•Tl'  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need." 

i.  The  words  of  his  extensive  love, 
From  age  to  age,  endure  ; 
The  angel  of  the  covenant  proves* 
And  seals  the  b'essings  sure. 


458, 


ORDINANCES.  4V!0 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  conOrma, 

To  our  forefathers  given  ; 
He  takes  young  chiliren  in  his  arms, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Our  God, — how  faithful  are  his  ways 

His  love  endures  the  same  ; 
Nor,  from  the  pron\ise  of  his  grace, 
Blots  out  the  children's  name. 

S.  jNI. 
Christ  blessing  Children. 

1  THE  Saviour  kindly  calls 

Our  children  to  his  breast ; 
He  holds  them  in  his  gracious  arma ; — 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2  "  Let  them  approach,"  he  cries, 

•'Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim: 
The  heirs  of  heaven  are  such  as  these, — 
For  such  as  these  I  came." 

3  With  joy  we  bring  them,  Lord  ! 

Devoting  them  to  thee, 
Imploring,  that,  as  we  are  thine, 
Thine  niay  our  offspring  be. 

C.  M. 
■4»)ti.       The  Saviojcr  blessing  Children. 

1  WHEN  Je^xs  feft  the  throne  of  God, 

He  chose  'ii  numble  birth  ; 
A  man  of  gt^et,  like  us,  he  trod 
A  lonely  path  on  eariii. 

2  Like  him,  may  we  be  found  below, 

In  wisdom's  path  of  peace  ; 
Like  him,  in  grace  and  knowledge,  grow 

As  years  and  strength  increase. 
a  Sweet  were  his  words,  and  kind  his  look, 

When  mothers  round  him  pressed; 
Their  infants,  in  his  arms,  he  took. 

And  on  his  bosom  blessed. 
1  When  Jesus  into  Salem  rode, 

The  children  sang  around  ; 
For  joy,  they  plucked  the  palms,  and  strewed 

Their  garments  on  the  ground. 


496  HYMISS. 

5  "Hosanna  !"— our  glad  voices  raise— 
"  Hosanna  to  our  Kinj? !" 
Could  we  forget  our  Saviour's  praise, 
The  stones  themselves  w^ould  eing. 

4oO./f?/a7i/s,  living  or  dying,  in  the  Arms  of  Christ. 

1  rilY  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord, 

With  transport  all-divine ; 
Thine  image  trace,  in  every  word, 
Thy  love,  in  every  line. 

2  With  joy,  I  see  a  thousand  charms, 

Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  face  ; 
While  infants  in  thy  tender  arms, 
Keceive  the  smiling  grace. 

3  "  I  take  these  little  Lambs,"  said  he, 

"  And  lay  them  on  my  breast ; 
Protection'they  shall  And  in  me— 
In  me,  be  ever  blest. 

4  "  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 

But  cant't  dissolve  my  love  ; 
MiJlions  of  infant  souls  compose 
The  family  above. 

5  "Their  feeble  frames  my  power  shall  raise. 

And  mould  with  heavenly  skill ; 
I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praiso. 

And  hands  to  do  my  will." 
a  His  words,  ye  happy  parents  !  hear, 

And  shout,  with  joys  divine. 
Dear  Saviour  !  all  we  have  and  are 

Shall  be  for  ever  thine. 

S.  M. 
401.  TVie  Spirit  in  Baptism.         ' 

I  GREAT  God  !  now  condescend 
To  bless  our  rising  race ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend. 
The  subjects  of  thy  grace. 

«,  Oh  !  what  a  pure  delight 
Their  happiness  to  see  \ 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite. 
To  lead  their  sotls  '^.o  the© 


462 


ORDINANCES.  497 

3  Now  bless,  thou  God  of  love  ! 
This  ordinance  divine; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
And  make  these  children  thine. 

L.  M. 

Baptism  cf  the  Holy  Ghosi. 
1  COME,  Holy  Ghost !  come  from  on  hign  ; 
Baptizer  of  our  spirits  thou  ! 
The  sacramental  seal  apply, 
And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

•ji  Exert  thy  gracious  power  divine. 

And  sprinkle  thou  th'  atoning  blood ; 
May  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  jom 
To  seal  this  child,  a  child  of  God. 

4a*y  ^-  ^^■ 

'iOO.  The  Baptism  of  a  HouaehaUi. 

1  UNITED  prayers  ascend  to  thee, 

Eternal  Parent  of  mankind  ! 
Smile  on  this  waiting  family ; 
Thy  blessing  let  thy  servants  find. 

2  Let  the  dear  pledges  of  their  love, 

Like  tender  plants,  around  them  grow  : 
Thy  present  grace,  and  joys  above, 
Upon  their  "little  ones  bestow. 

3  Receive,  at  their  believing  hand, 

The  charge  which  they  devote  as  thiue, 
Obedient  to  their  Lord's  command  ; 
And  seal,  with  power,  the  rite  divine. 

4  To  every  member  of  their  house, 

Thy  grace  impart,  thyiove  extend-; 
Grant  every  good  that  time  allows, 
With  heavenly  joys  that  never  end 

4d4.  Prayer  for  the  Sanctification  of  QTiildjen 

1  O  GOD  of  Abra'm  !  hear 

The  parents'  humble  cry  ; 
In  covenant-mercy  now  appear, 
While  in  the  dust  we  lie. 

2  These  children  of  our  love, 

In  mercy  thou  hast  sriven, 
32 


498  HYMNS. 

That  we  through  grace  may  Jal  hfui  prova» 
In  training  them  for  heaven. 

3  Oh !  grant  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 

Their  hearts  to  sanctify  ; 
Remember  now  thy  gracious  word  ;-- 
Our  hopes  on  thee  rely. 

4  Draw  forth  the  melting  tear, 

The  penitential  sigh ; 
Inspire  their  hearts  with  faith  since?© 
And  fix  their  hopes  on  high. 

6  These  children  now  are  thine, — 
We  give  them  back  to  thee  ; 
Oh  !  lead  them  by  thy  grace  divme. 
Along  the  heavenly  way. 

C.  M. 

*0»>.         TSe  Condescension  of  Christ 
1  BEHOLD  what  condescending  love 
Jesus  on  earth  displays  ! 
To  babes  and  sucklings,  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace  ! 
'd  He  stni  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 
To 'our  forefathers  given  ; 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  Forbid  them  them  not,  whom  Jesut  cnjia, 
Nor  dare  the  claim  resist. 
Since  his  own  lips  to  us  declaie 
Of  such  will  heaven  consist. 
A  With  flowing  tears,  and  thankful  hesrutj 
We  give  them  up  |o  thee; 
Receive  them,  Lord  !  into  thine  arma.-  - 
Thine  may  they  ever  be. 

4;Ol>,  Entering  into  Covenant. 

1  OH !  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  Ol !  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vowa 

To  him  who  merUs  all  my  lova  \ 


ORDINANCES.  499 

Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  the  house, 
While  to  his  altar  now  1  move.— 

3  'T  is  done— the  great  transaction  's  'Icme  ;— 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 
Rejoiced  to  own  the  call  divji:e. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long  divided  heart ! 

Fixed  on  t.iis  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
Here  have  1  found  a  nobler  part, 
Here  heavenly  pleasures  fill  my  breast. 

b  Ill-zh  Heaven,  that  hears  the  solemn  vow, 
That  vow  renewed,  shall  daily  hear  ; 
Till,  in  life's  latest  hour,  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

4:0/ .  A  Welcome  to  Christian  Fellowship. 
\  COME  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord ! 
Oh  !  come  in  Jesus'  precious  name  ; 
We  welcome  thee,  with  one  accord. 
And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 

We  'il  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove, 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And,  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears. 

We  '11  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known,* 
We  '11  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  cares  our  own. 

4  Once  more,  our  welcome  we  repeat; 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love  ; 
Oh  !  may  we  all  together  meet, 
Around  the  throne  of  God  above. 

4uO.  Entire  Consecration. 

1  NOW  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart. 

With  all  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lora; 
Nor  from  his  ways  will  I  depart. 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 
'i  Oh  !  be  his  service  all  my  joy  !— 
Around  let  my  example  shine. 


Tili  olhers  love  the  blest  employ, 

And  join  iii  labors  so  divine. 
3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determined  choictn, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 

And,  in  his  kind  commands,  rejoice. 
1  Oh  !  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire. 

Nor  wandering  leave  his  sacred  waysi 
Great  God  !  accept  my  soul's  desire. 

And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praiw 

469.  Self- Dedication  to  God. 

1  LORD  !  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine  ; 
With  full  consent  thine  1  would  be, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  me,  in  mercy,  ncv?  a  place, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, — 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

3  Thee,  my  new  master,  now  I  call. 
And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all ; 
Lord  !  let  me  live  and  die  to  thee, — 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity. 

C.  M. 

4  /  U.  The  Young  entering  into  CovencTii. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  our  souls  to  God, 

In  everlasting  bands ; 
And  seize  the  blessings  he  bestows. 
With  eager  hearts  and  hands. 

2  Come,  let  us  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favor  there; 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  our  fervent  prayer. 

3  Come,  let  us  seal,  without  delay. 

The  covenant  of  his  grace  ; 
Nor  shall  the  years  of  distant  life 
Its  mem'ry  e'er  efface. 

4  Thus  may  our  young  companions  haste 

To  seek  their  fathers'  God  ; 


OKDiNA^c;:.-.  501 

Nor  e'er  forsalve  the  happy  path 
Tlieir  fathers'  feet  have  trod.  " 

A^t  C.  M. 

*t  J  L.  Public  Profession. 

\'E  men  and  angels !  witnei5s  now, 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  him  we  make  our  soiemu  vow. 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break  ;— • 

2  Tliat,  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield  ; 
Nor,  ironi  his  cause  will  we  depart. 
Nor  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely: 
May  he,  with  our  returning  wants. 
A  needful  aid  supply. 

4  Oh  !  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright. 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways ; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers. 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

•4- 4 /J.  On  receiving  new  Members. 

1  KIXDRED  in  Christ !  for  his  dear  wake 

A  hearty  welcome  here  receive ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys'which  only  he  can  give 

2  May  he.  by  whose  kind  care,  we  meet,   '^ 

Send  his  good  spirit  from  above  ; 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  Icvq 
i  Forsotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  Christians  see  each  other  thus^ 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him, 

Who  lived,  and  died,  and  reigns,  for  us 

4  We  '11  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said. 

And  suffered  for  us,  here  below  ; — 
The  path  he  marked  for  us  to  tread. 
And  what  he  's  doing  for  us  now. 

5  Thus,— as  the  moments  pass  away,— 

We  '11  love,  and  wonder,  and  ador«  ; 


502  HYMNS. 

And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 
Whea  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

4  <Ui.         The  Lord's  Supper  hwlilided 

1  'T  WAS  on  th'dt  dark— that  doleful  night, 

When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Sou  of  God's  delight, 
"And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes  : — 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed  and  brake 
\Vhat  love  through  all  his  actions  ran! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake 

3  "This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin ; 

Receive  and  eat  tlie  living  food  :" — 
Then  took  the  cup  and  blessed  the  wine, — 
"  'T  is  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood.' 

4  "  Do  this,"  he  cried,  "  till  time  shall  end, 

In  mem'ry  of  your  dying  friend  ; 
Meet,  at  my  table,  and  record  , 

The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

5  Jesus  !  thy  feast  we  celebrate  ; 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name- 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  I,amb. 

C.  M. 
*  ^  4.  TVie  neio  Covenant  sealed. 

1  THE  promise  of  rny  Father's  love 

Shall  stand  for  ever  good  : 
lie  said — and  gave  his  soul  to  death. 
And  sealed  the  grace  with  blood. 

2  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word 

I  set  my  worthless  name  ; 
1  seal  th'  engagement  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 
:i  I  call  that  legacy  my  ov/n. 
Which  Jesus  did  bequeath  ; 
'"T  was  purchased  with  .h  dying  groan. 
And  jatified  in  death. 
4  The  light  and  strength,  the  pard'iiing  graca 
Anifslory  shall  be  mine  ; 


OKIJINAISCES.  bO^i 

My  life  and  soul — my  heart  and  flesfi, — 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

!:/«>.  Sacramental  Emblems ■ 

1  BREAD  of  heaven !  on  thee  I  feed, 

For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed  ; 

Ever  may  my  soul  be  fed, 

With  the  true  and  living  bread  ; 

Day  by  day,  with  strength  supplied, 

Through  the  life  of  hinf  that  died. 
'2  Vine  of  heaven  !  thy  blood  supplies 

This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice  ; 

T  is  thy  wounds,  my  healing  give ; 

To  thy  cross  I  look  and  live : 

Thou,  my  life  !  Oh  !  let  me  be 

Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  thee. 

476.  77ie  Memorials  of  Grace. 

1  JESUS  is  cone  above  the  skies. 

Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 
To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thodghc 

2  lie  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we  have. 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face  : 
And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 
9  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem ; 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fixed  on  him, 
4  W^hile  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
'T  is  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heaveniy  light, 
And  live  for  ever  near  his  face. 

1  /  /  .  Communion  with  Christ  and  trit.k  .SVan-'a 
1  JESUS  invites  his  saints 
To  meet  around  his  board ; 
Here  pardoned  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord 


504  HYMNS. 

2  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  pur  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one ; 
We  the  young  children  of  his  k>va 
And  he  the  first-born  Son. 

4  Let  all  our  pov/ers  be  joined, 

ills  glorious  name  to  raise: 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mintJ, 
And  every  voice  be  i>raise. 

-*  /  C).  Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  AT  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord ! 

Here  v/e  attend  thy  dying  feast ; 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  thy  board. 
An^l  thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  gntsi 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love. 

And  trusts  for  life  in  one  who  diea  , 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above, 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  cast  their  scandals  on  thy  causp, ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scolling  age, 

He  that  was  dead  has  left  his  tomb  ; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage. 
And  we  are  waiting  till  lie  come. 

4  «  tl.  7'he  Love  of  Christ. 

mow  condescending  and  liow  kind 
_  Was  God's  eternaf  Son  ! 
Our  misery  reached  his  heavenly  miod. 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 
i  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes. 
To  raise  us  to  his  throne  ; 
]rhere  's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows, 
But  roBt  his  heart  a  groan. 


ORDINANCES.  605 

3  This  was  compassion.  lilvC  a  God, 
That  when  the  Saviour  knew— 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  ^yith(lrew. 

i  Now,  though  he  reiens  exalted  high. 
His  love  is  still  as  great  i 
Well  be  remembers  Calvary, 
■    Nor  lets  his  saints  forget. 
b  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt. 
While  we  his  death  record, 
And,  with  our  joy  for  pardoned  euiJt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord. 

L.  3^1. 
ioOc  T7ie  Day  of  Espmiscils. 

1  JESUS,  thou  everlasting  King  ! 
Accept  the  tribute  that  we  brmg  ; 
Accept  the  well-deserved  renown. 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

2  Let  every  act  of  worship  be. 

Like  our  espousals.  Lord  !  to  thee; — 
J-ike  the  dear  hour,  when,  from  .ibovo 
We  first  received  thy  pledge  of  lov«. 

3  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day- 
Oar  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay ; 
Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 

Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

4  Each  foll'wing  minute  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys; 
Till  we  are'raised  to  sing  thy  name. 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

lol.     Hwnhle  Communiomciih  Christ 
1  LORD  !  at  thy  table,  we  behold 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire,  that  we 
Should  find  a  welcome-place. 
'^  We,  who  were  all  defiled  with  sin, 
And  rebels  to  our  God  ; — 
VVe.  who  have  crucified  thy  Son, 
A.nn  trftmplfd  on  his  blf>od  .-— 


506  IIYMISte. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  liiis., 

That  we,  so  lost,  have  room  1 
Jef5us  our  wear}'  souls  invites, 
And  Jreely  bids  us  come. 

4  Ye  saints  below,  ar..l  hosts  above! 

Join  all  your  sacred  powers ; 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, — 
No  Sp.viour  is  like  ours. 

AQO  C.  M. 

1<J^.  Tlia  triumiJhcd  Feast. 

1  COME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high,- 

High  as  our  joys  arise. 
And  join  the  songs  above  the  sky, 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  invites  us  here, 

To  this  triumphal  feast  ; 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down 
For  each  redeemed  guest. 

3  Victorious  God  !  what  can  we  pay 

For  favors  so  divine  1 
We  would  devote  our  hearts  away, 
To  be  for  ever  thine. 

4  We  give  thee.  Lord  !  oar  highest  prats'^- 

The  tribute  of  our  tongues  ; 

But  themes,  so  infinite  as  these, 

Exceed  our  noblest  songs. 

483.  The  Gospel-Feast. 

1  HOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 

With  Christ  within  the  doors- 
While  everlasting  love  fttsplays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  songs 

Join  to.admire  the  feast ; 
Each  of  us  cry,  with  thankful  tongiiea,— 
"  Lord  !  why  was  I  a  guest  1 

3  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there  's  room — 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  thfin  come  ''*' 


011DINATS'(  ES.  50"? 

4  'T  wa.5  the  same  lovethnt  spread  the  feast, 

Th;it  sweetly  forced  us  in  ; 
Else  Ave  had  still  refused  lo  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

5  I'ity  the  nations,  O  our  God.' 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 

Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad. 

And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

6  We  long  tc  see  thy  churches  fUll, 

That  all  the  chosen  race 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  wjuI, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 

AQA  ^-  ^^• 

4o4.  Reviembering  Christ. 

IF  human  kindness  meets  return 

And  owns  the  grateful  tie  : 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 

To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh  ; — 

2  Oh  !  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  him,  who  died,  our  fears  to  queil — 
Our  more  than  orphan's  wo ! 

3  While  yet  his  anguished  soul  surveyed 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee. 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed, — 
"Meet  and  remember  me  !" 

4  Remember  thee — thy  death,  thy  shame, 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share ! — 

0  mem'ry  !  leave  no  other  name 
Bit  his  recorded  there. 

.Q^  L.  M. 

'loo.        Tke  Prese7ice  of  Christ  desired. 

1  FAR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world  i  be  gone, 
Let  my  rdigious  hours  alone : 

Fain  would  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  see  ;- 

1  wait  a  visit,  Lord !  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire ; 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus  !  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 


50y  JIYMNS. 

3  Blest  Saviour  !  what  (ielicious  fare— 
IIow  sweet  thine  entertainments  nr© ' 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

4  Ilai),  great  Immanuel,  all-divine! 
lu  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine  : 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one, 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  knovTC 

"iOO.  Remembering  Christ. 

1  ACCORDING  to  thy  gracious  wcrd,-- 

la  meek  humility, — 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord  ! 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take. 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget  ? 

Or  there  thy  conilict  see, — 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, — 
And  not  remember  thee  1 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  ey«Ri, 

And  rest  on  Caivary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice! 

I  must  remember  thee  : — 
b  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  love  to  me  !— 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains. 

Win  I  remember  thee. 
6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb 

And  mind  and  mem'ry  flee  ; 
When,  in  thy  kingdom,  thou  «halt  com*!, 

Jesus !  remember  me. 


SABBATH.  509 

SABBATH. 


487.        The  Sabbath  in  the  Sanctuary. 
1  SAFELY  through  another  week. 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way  •  - 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day  : 
Day  of  all  ihe  week  the  best, 
Eniblem  cl" eternal  rest. 
Z  WhiJe  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  nama. 
Show  thy  reconciled  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  sei  :ree, 
May  we  rest,  this  day,  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praias  ; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near  : 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear  : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord  !  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  siiuiers — comfort  saints  ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  n-.Tm  all  complaints  . 
Thus  let  all  our  !?abbaths  prove. 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

400.  Tlie  Lord's  Day  and  public  WontUfi. 

1  WELCOME— sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ! 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
Ajid  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  king  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  ; 
Here  •^•e  may  sit.  and  see  him  hero, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day,  amidst  the  place 

Where  ray  dear  God  hath  hcju. 


bio  HYMNS. 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  davttj 
or  pleasurable  sin, 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay, 
In  such  a  frame  as  this,— 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

•lOil.  Sabbath  Morning. 

1  WELCOME— delightful  rnoro, 

Thou  day  of  sacred  rest  ! 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  ;— 

Lord  1  make  these  moments  blest  ; 
From  the  low  train  of  mortal  toyy, 
I  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  king  descend, 

And  fill  his  throne  of  grace  ; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord  !  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face  : 
Let  sinners  feel  thy  quickening  wo"-!. 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove  ! 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers ; 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  bless  the  sacred  hours  ; 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  be  bestowed  in  vaic. 

A(>n  ^-  ^^• 

'icill.  Dimn  of  the  Saboatn. 

1  AGAIN,  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray, 
Dispels  the  darkness  of  the  night, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  Oh  !  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapt 

A  sinful  world  in  gloom  ! 
Oh !  what  a  sun,  which  broke  this  day 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  1 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid., 

And  loud  hosannas  sung  ; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  prai*3  on  every  tongue. 


SAliHATll.  511 

4  Teu  thousand  thousand  lips  shall  jtiu 
To  hail  this  welcome  morn. 
Which  scatters  blessings,  from  its  \viQga, 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

AC\1  "•^^• 

'±\)  1  •         Morning  of  the  Lord's  Day. 

1  AWAKE,  ye  saints  !  awake, 

And  hail  this  sacred  day  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyfulhomage  pay : 
Come,  bless  the  day^'that  God  hath  blessed,— 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose, 
And  burst  the  bars  of  death. 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes  ; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail!  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Ilep.ven  with  hosannas  rings; 
And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings ; — 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years,  to  live  and  reigat'- 

4  Great  King  !  gird  on  thy  sword, 

Ascend  thy  conquering  car ; 
While  justice,  power  and  iove 

Maintain  the  glorious  war  : 
This  day  let  sinners  own  thy  sway, 
And  rebels  cast  their  arms  a'way. 

L.  M. 

Tlie  Morning  of  tlte  Lord's  Day. 
1  HAIL  !  morning  known  among  the  blest-- 
Mornmg  of  hope,  and  joy,  and  love. — 
Of  heavenly  peace,  and  holy  rest, 
Pledge  of  the  endless  rest  above! 

ii  Blest  be  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 

Who,  from  the  dead,  hath  brought  his  Sod  , 
Hope  to  the  lost  was  then  restored, 
And  everlasting  glof  y  won. 


492. 


512  HYMNS. 

3  Scarce  morning-twilight  haa  begun 

To  clm«e  the  shades  of  night  away 
When  Christ  arose — unsetting  sun — 
The  dawn  of  joy's  eternal  day. 

4  Mercy  looked  down,  with  smiling  oye, 

When  our  Immaniiel  left  the  dead  ; 
Faith  marked  his  bright  ascent  on  high. 

And  hope,  with  gladness,  raised  her  head. 
?  Descend  O  Spirit  of  the  Lord  ! 

Thy  fire  to  every  bosom  bring  ; 
Then  shall  our  ardent  hearts  accord, 

And  teach  our  lips  God's  praise  to  sing 

4yO.  The  Resurrection- Morn. 

1  BLEST  morning  !  whose  young  dawning  ray^ 

Beheld  our  rising  God  ; 
That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust, 
And  leave  his  dark  abode. 

2  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb, 

The  great  Redeemer  lay, 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 

To  hold  our  God  in  vain : 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord  ! 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay ; 
And  loud  hosamias  shall  proclaim 
T'he  triumph  of  the  day. 

5  Salvation,  and  immortal  praise, 

To  our  victorious  King  ! 
Let  heaven  and  earth,  and  rocks  and  seas 
With  glad  hosannas  ring, 

iy4.  Tke  Rest  of  the  Sabbath. 

1  ANOTHER  six  days'  work  ia  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul !  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  dav  tliy  God  hath  b.essed. 


rSAliUATli.  513 

2  Otil  that  cir  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
Am  grateful  incense  to  the  skies ; 
And  draw,  from  heaven,  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none,  but  he  that  feels  it,  knows. 

i  This  heavenly  calm,  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest — 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, — 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties  let  the  day,— 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away  ; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end  ! 


195. 


L.  M. 
TTie  earthly  and  heavenly  Sabbath. 

1  THINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lprd  !  we  lovtt, 
But  there  's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  Ng  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress. 

Nor  sin,  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
That  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
No  midnight-shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  nocn. 

4  Soon  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 
Beyond  this  world  of  death  anil  sin  • 
Soon  shall  our  voices  join  the  song 
Of  the  triumphant,  holy  throng. 


496. 


7s. 
llie  holy  Day  of  Rest. 
1  WELCOME— sacred  day  of  rest ! 
Sweet  repose  from  worldVy  care,- 
Day  above  all  days  the  best. 

When  our  souls  for  heaven  prepare*,- 
Day  when  our  Redeemer  rose, 
Vict:r  o'er  the  hosts  of  hell : 
Thus  he  vanquished  all  our  foes  ;— 
Let  our  lips  his  glorv  tell. 
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514  HYMNS. 

2  Gracious  Lord  !  we  love  this  day, 

When  we  hear  thy  holy  word  ; 
When  we  sing  thy  pra.se,  and  pray  j^ 

Earth  can  no  such  joys  afford  : 
But  a  better  rest  remains. 

Heavenly  Sabbaths,— happier  days, 
llest  from  sin,  and  rest  from  pains, — 

Endless  joys,  and  endless  prais*;. 

C.   M. 
•Irl  / .      A  Sabbath  tn  the  House  of  God. 

1  HERE  cares  and  an.^ry  passions  cease, 

For  saints  together  meet 
To  spend  an  hour  of  prayer  and  peace, 
At  their  Reedemer's  feet. 

2  No  sculpturea  wonders  meet  the  sight, 

Nor  pictured  saints  appear, 
Nor  storied  window's  gorgeous  light, 
For  God  himiself  is  here. 

3  Ami  here  are  comrades  m  the  war 

With  Satan  and  with  sin. 
Who  now  m  God's  own  favor  share, 
And  soon  their  heaven  :vill  win. 

4  Glory  to  God  !  who  deigns  to  bless 

This  consecrated  day, 
Unfolds  his  wondrous  promises, 
And  makes  it  sweet  to  pray. 

5  Glory  to  God  !  who  deigns  to  hear 

The  humblest  sigh  we  raise, 
And  answers  every  heart-felt  prayer. 
And  hears  our  hymn  cf  praise. 

C.  M. 
lyO.  T7ie  first  Day  of  (he  Week. 

1  AND  now  another  week  begins, 
This  day  we  call  the  Lord's  ; 
This  day  he  rose,  who  bore  our  sins, — 
For  so  his  word  records. 
*i  Hark,  how  the  angels  sweetly  sing  .— 
Their  voices  fill  the  sky ; 
They  hail  their  great  victorious  king. 
And  welcome  him  on  high, 


SABBATH.  515 

J  We  Ml  ci'.tcli  the  note  of  lofty  piaise , 
May  Ave  their  rapture  feel ; 
Our  thankful  sons  with  theirs  ve  '11  raise. 
And  emulate  their  zeal. 

4  Come,  then,  ye  saints  !  and  grateful  sing 

Of  Christ,  bur  risea  Lord.— 
or  Christ,  the  everlasting  king,— 
Of  Christ,  th'  incarnate  word. 

5  Hail,  mighty  ?aviour  !  thee  we  hail . 

H>?h  on  thy  throne  above  ; 
Tili  heart  and  flesh  together  fail. 
We  '11  sing  thy  matchless  love. 

C.  M. 
499.  The  first  Sabbath. 

i  HOW  bright  a  day  was  that,  which  sa^w 
Creation's  work  complete  ! 
All  nature  ownen  "er  Maker's  law, 
And  worshipppn  at  his  feet. 

2  The  world,  arranged  by  power  divine. 

In  perfect  order" stood  ; 
And,  resting  from  his  great  design, 
God  saw  that  all  was  good. 

3  Not  such  a  Sabbath  now  appears, 

For  sin  has  ruined  all ; 
No  longer  man  with  pleasure  hears 
A  gracious  Father's  call. 

4  Yet,  Lord  !  bring  back  the  reign  of  peace. 

Let  brighter  days  begin  : 
And  teach  vain  creatures  how  to  cease 
From  folly  and  from  sin. 

5  Let  sinners  be  again  made  thine. 

Though  once  with  vengea:ice  cursed  ; 
And  let  a  second  Sabbathshine, 
As  glorious  as  the  first. 

^  C.  M. 

i)\J\J.  The  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

1  THE  Lord  of  Sabbath  let  us  praise, 
In  concert  with  the  blest : 
And  joyful,  in  harmonious  iaye, 
Employ  this  day  of  rest. 


516  HYMN«. 

2  J.ord  !  nmy  we  still  remember  thee, 
And  more  in  knowledge  grow  ;. 
Oh  !  may  we  more  of  glory  see, 
While  waiting  here  below.  ' 

'}  On  this  blest  day,  a  brighter  »ceue 
Of  glory  wfif;  displayed, 
By  God,  th'  eternal  word,  than  when 
This  universe  was  made. 

4  lie  rises,  who  our  souls  hath  bought 
With  blood,  and  grief,  and  pain". 
'T  was  great— to  speak  the  world  from  noug&t, 
-"T  was  greater— to  redeem. 

-m  ^■^^■ 

DU 1 .  The  Lord's  Day. 

1  THIS  day  the  Lord  hath  called  his  own  ;  - 

Oh  !  let  us  then  his  praise  declare, 
Fix  our  desires  on  him  alone, 
And  fceek  his  face,  with  fervent  prayer. 

2  Lord  !  in  thy  love,  would  we  rejoice, 

That  bids  the  burdened  soul  be  Iree  ; 
And,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 
Devote  these  sacred  hours  to  thee. 

3  Now  let  the  world's  delusive  things 

No  more  our  grovelling  thoughts  emploj', 
But  faith  be  taught  to  stretch  her  wings, 
\\\  search  of  heaven's  unfailing  joy. 

4  Oh  .'  .let  these  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord  ! 

Be  to  our  lasting  welfare  blest ; 
The  purest  comfort  here  afford, 
A:.a  tit  us  for  eternal  rest. 

502.  The  Sabbath,  a  holy  Rest. 

.  AGAIN  the  day  returns  of  holy  rest, 
Which,  when  he" made  the  world,  Jehovah  blest; 
When,  like  his  own,  he  bade  our  labours  cease. 
And  all  be  piety,  and  all  be  peace. 

2  Let  us  devote  this  consecrated  day 
To  learn  his  will,  and  all  we  learn  obey; 
Bo  shall  he  hear  when  fervently  we  raise 
\)ur  Bupplications,  and  our  songs  of  praise. 


SABBATH.  51 ; 

Father  in  heaven  !  m  whom  our  hopes  confide, 
Whose  power  d efends  us,  and  whose  precepts  gui-de  ■ 
In  life  our  guardian,  and  in  death  our  friend, — 
Glory  supreme  be  thine,  till  time  shall  end. 

503.  7%e  Sacrifice  of  the  Heart. 

1  WHEN,  as  returns  this  solemn  day, 

Man  comes  to  meet  his  God, 
What  rites— what  honors  shall  he  pay  1 
How  spread  his  praise  abroad  7 

2  From  marble  domes  and  gilded  spires 

shall  clouds  of  incense  rise  7 
And  gems,  and  gold,  and  garlands  deck 
The  costly  sacrifice'? 

3  Vain,  sinful  man  ! — creation's  Lord 

Thine  offerings  well  may  spare ; 
But  give  thy  heart — and  thou  shall  find, 
That  God  will  hear  thy  prayer. 

^^4  7's  and  Gs. 

t>U4.  Sabbath- Contemplations. 

1  LORD  of  the  vast  creation, 

Support  of  worlds  unknown, 
Desire  of  every  nation  ! — 

Behold  us  at  thy  throne ; 
We  come  for  mercy  crying. 

Through  thine  atoning  blood  ; 
And  on  thy  grace  relying. 

We  seek  each  promised  good 

2  We  bless  the  condescension 

That  brought  thee  down  to  earttj  \ 
Of  which  the  seers  made  mentioH, 

Who  prophecied  thy  birth  : 
We  celebrate  the  glory. 

That  marked  thy  wondrous  way. 
And  own  the  joyful  story. 

That  claims  this  hallowed  day. 

3  Oh  !  when  shall  thy  salvation 

Be  known  throutrh  every  land, 
And  men,  in  every'station, 
Obey  thy  great  command  7 


518  HYMNS. 

In  God's  own  Son  believing, 
From  sin  may  they  be  free ; 

And  gospel-grace  receiving, 
Find  life  and  peace  in  thee. 

L.  M. 
i>UO.  The  Close  of  the  Sabbath. 

1  ANOTHER  day  has  passed  along, 

And  we  are  nearer  to  the  tomb, — 
Nearer  to  join  the  heavenly  song. 
Or  hear  the  last  eternal  doom. 

2  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath-eve, 

And  soft  the  sunbeams  lingering  tl.erat* 
For  these  blest  hours,  the  world  I  leave. 
Wafted  on  wings  of  faith  and  prayer. 

3  The  time  how  lovely  and  how  still ; 

Peace  shines  and  smiles  on  all  below,— 
The  plain,  the  stream,  the  wood,  the  hi'J, 
All  fair  with  evening's  setting  glow. 

4  Season  of  rest !  the  tranquil  soul 

Feels  the  sweet  calm,  and  meits  to  lovo. 
And  while  these  sacred  moments  roll, 
Faith  sees  a  smiling  heaven  above. 

5  Nor  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long, 

Oar  pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod : 

And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song,— 

The  endless  Sabbath  of  our  God. 

KA^  ^    ^^• 

DUD.  Evening  of  the  Lord's  Day. 

1  FREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, 

To  shed  its  quickening  beams  ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns  ! 
How  languid  are  its  flames  ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties,  Lord  !  forgive  ; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord !  our  fail!'  and  hope 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end  :— 


SA-BBATH.  519 

I  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air 
With  heavenly  lustre  shine, 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear. 
And  feast  on  love  divine  : — 
5  Where  we,  in  high  seraphic  strains. 
Shall  all  our  powers  employ  ; 
Deli?h'ed  range  th'  ethereal  plains, 
Arid  take  otTr  fill  of  joy. 

it*UV.  Lord's  Day-Evening. 

1  WHEN,  O  dear  Jesus  !  when  shall  I 

Behold  thee  all-serene  ; 
Blest  in  perpetual  Sabbath-day, 
Without  a  veil  between 7 

2  Assist  me  while  I  wander  here, 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares  ; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love. 

And  then  accept  my  prayers. 
;|  Spare  me,  my  God  !  Oh  !  spare  the  soul 

That  gives  itself  to  thee  ; 
Take  all  that  Ipossess  below. 

And  give  thyself  to  me. 
i  Tliy  Spirit,  O  my  Father  !  give 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend. 
To  light  my  path  with  ceaseless  joyH— 

Where  Sabbaths  never  end. 


SANCTUARY. 


508.  The  Mercy-Seat. 

1  HOW  charming  is  the  place, 
Where  my  Redeemer-God 
Unveils  the  glories  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad  ! 
a  Not  the  fair  palaces, 

To  which  the  great  resort. 
Are  once  to  be  compared  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 


520  HYMNS. 

3  Here,  (in  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crowned. 
Our  joylul  eyes  behold  thee  ej^. 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

4  To  thee,  our  prayers  and  cries 

Each  humble  soul  presents  ; 

Oil !  listen  to  our  broken  sighs, 

And  grant  us  all  our  wants. 

5  Give  us,  O  Lord  !  a  place, 

Within  thy  blest  abode. 
Among  the  children  of  thy  graco,— 
The  servants  ot  our  God. 

rrkf\  ^  ^• 

OUy.  The  Glory  of  Zion. 

1  now  honorable  is  the  place. 

Where  we  adoring  stand  ; 
Zion  !— the  glory  of  the  earth, 
And  beauty  of  the  land. 

2  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defenii 

The  city  where  we  dwell ;  ' 

The  walls,  of  strong  salvation  mada- 
Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates. 

The  doors  wide  open  fling  j 
Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King  !  , 

4  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joy&> 

And  ive  in  perfect  peace,— 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  nam*, 

And  ventured  on  his  grace! 
5- Trust  in  the  Lord,  for  ever  trust. 

And  banish  all  your  fears  : 
Strength,  in  the  Lord  .Tehovah,  dwells. 

Eternal  as  his  years. 

.•      .  L.  M. 

»>  10.       'JVie  Church,  the  Palace  of  Gcd. 
1  HAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  placo. 

The  sent  of  thv  Creator's  grace  I 
Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode. 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  ouv  Godl 


SANCTUARY.  521 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength, — and  at  tliy  ^aie^ 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits  ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundation  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

b  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage — 
Against  thy  throne  in  vain  they  rage, 
Like  rising  waves,  witli  angry  roar. 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace. 
And  we  rellect  his  brightest  praise. 

H.  M. 
Dl  L,  llie  House  of  Prayer. 

1  GREAT  Father  of  mankind! 

We  bless  that  wondrous  grace, 
Which  could  for  Gentiles  find, 

Within  thy  courts,  a  place  : 
How  kind  the  care 

Our  God  displays, 

For  us  to  raise 
A  house  of  prayer . 

2  Though  once  estranged  afar, 

Wenow  approacli  the  throne, 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near, 

And  makes  our  cause  iris  own : 
Strangers  no  more, 

To  thee  we  come  ; 

We  tind  our  home, 
And  rest  secure. 

3  To  thee  our  souls  we  join. 

And  love  thy  sacred  name  : 
No  more  our  own,  but  iMae. 

We  triumph  in  thy  claim  : 
Our  Father-King  ! 

Thy  covenant-grace 

Our  souls  embrace, 
Thy  titles  sing. 

4  Let  all  the  nations  thronsf 

To  worship  in  thy  hou«e, 
&jid  tliou  attend  the  soug, 
^jid  amile  upou  their  vows, 


522  HYMNS. 

fndulgent  still, 

Till  earth  conspire 

To  ioln  the  choir. 
Oi)  Zion's  hill. 

9 1  /J .     The  Bouse  of  Prayer  and  PraiM.. 

1  LORD  of  hosts  !  to  thee  we  raise, 
Here,  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise  ; 
Thou  thy  people's  heart  prepare, 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed, 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread  ; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest,  ' 

May  the  dead  be  laid"  to  rest. 

3  Here,  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  girt  the  land  ; 
Here,  reveal  thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah  ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply  : 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 

Prayer  and  praise,  till  time  shall  end. 

»?  io.      On  opening  a  House  of  Worship. 

1  HERE,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God  ! 

We  build  this  earthly  house  for  thee  ; 
Oh  !  make  it  now  thy  tixed  abode. 
And  keep  it,  Lord  !  from  error  free. 

2  When  here  thy  people  seek  thy  face. 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live ; 
Hear  thou,  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-placo, 
And  when  thou  hearesst,  Lord  !  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim, 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son ; 
StilJ,  by  the  i)ower  of  his  great  name. 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song,— 

Hosannato  their  heavenly  King  ; 
Let  heaven,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong 
"  Hosanna  !"  let  the  angels  sing. 


SANCTUARY.  523 

5  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign, 

Here  to  abide, — no  transient  guest  1 

Here,  will  our  great  Redeemer  reign, 

And  here,  the  Holy  Spirit  rest  7— 

6  Thy  glorv  never  hence  depart ! 

Yet  choose  not.  Lord  !  this  house  alone  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come,  m  every  heart, — 
lii  every  bosom,  fix  thy  throne. 

rtA  ^  ^^- 

i>14.  Prat/er  071  opening  a  Church-Edifice 

1  WITHIN  thy  house,  O  Lord  our  God ! 

In  glorious  majesty  appear  ; 
Make  this  a  place  of  thine  abode, 
And  shed  thy  choicest  blessings  here. 

2  When  we  thy  merey-seat  surround. 

Thy  Spirit,  with  thy  word,  impart ; 
And  let  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
With  power  divine,  reach  every  nesT 

3  Here,  let  the  blind  their  sight  obtain, 

Here,  give  the  broken  spirit  rest ; 
Let  .lesus  here  triumphant  reign, — 
Enthroned  in  every  yielding^breast. 

4  Here,  let  the  voice  of  sacred  joy 

And  humble  supplication  rise. 
Till  higher  strains  our  tongues  employ. 
In  realms  of  bliss,  beyond  the  skies. 

--  ^  C.  M. 

D  i  O.  Dedication  of  a  Church. 

1  GOD  of  the  universe  !  to  thee 

This  sacred  fane  we  rear, 
And  now,  with  songs  and  bended  knee 
ftivoke  thy  presence  here. 

2  Long  may  this  echoing  dome  resound 

The  praises  of  thy  name, — 
These  hallowed  wails  to  all  around 
The  Triune  God  proclaim. 

3  Here,  let  thy  love — thy  presence  dwell. 

Thy  glory  here  make  known  ; 
Thy  people's  hofne.  Oh  !  come,  and  Ha 
And  seal  it  as  thine  own. 


524  HIMNS. 

4  When  sad  with  tare — by  sin  oppressed,- 

Here  may  tlie  burdened  soul. 
Beneath  thy  sheltering  wing,  find  reel  5 
Here,  make  the  wounded  whole. 

5  And  when  the  last  long  Sabbath-niorn. 

Upon  the  just,  shall  rise, 
May  all,  who  own  thee  here,  be  borno 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, ' 


MINISTRY, 


^  S.  M. 

3  ID.  The  Heralds  of  Christ- 

1  now  beauteous  are  their  feet, 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! — 
"Zion  !  behold  thy  Saviour-King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here !" 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  souHd  ! 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  fen*, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  dese'-ts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm, 

Through  all  the  earth  abroa:| 
Let  every  nation  now  beho'.d 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God- 


MINISTRY.  5-25 

^  L.  M. 

Dl  I  .  The  great  Commission. 

I  "  GO.  nreacli  my  gospel !"— saith  the  Lord,-- 
"  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
fie  sliall  be  saved  who  trusts  my  word  ; 
He  shall  be  damned  whc  don't  believe. 
3  "  I  '11  make  your  great  coiTimission  known, 
And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
By  all  the  Avorks  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  '  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands, — 

I  'm  with  yon  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
■    A.11  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  del'end." 

4  He  spake — and  light  shone  round  his  h?ad ; 

On  a  bright  cloud,  to  heaven  he  rod* : 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God 

CM. 
<)  lO.  Ministers  watch  for  Souls, 

1  LET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake. 

And  take  th'  alarm  they  give ; 
Now  let  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God, 
Their  awful  charge  receive. 

2  'T  is  not  a  catise  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart  ;— 
It  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  whic?i  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ; — 
For  souls,  that  must  for  ever  live, 
la  raptures,  or  in  wo. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there  ; 
And  snou.dst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 

Lord  !  how  should  we  appear  1 
\i  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see  ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 

That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 


526  iIYi\LNJ3. 

D  i  t7.  Meeting  of  Ministers. 

1  POUR,  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high ; 

Lord  !  thine  assembled  servants  bles3  ; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 
And  clotheT  thy  priests  with  righteousnesB. 

2  Within  tliy  temple  where  we  stand, 

To  teach  the  truth  as  taught  by  thee, 
Saviour  !  like  stars,  in  thy  right  hand, 
The  angels  of  the  churches  be  ! 

3  Wisdom  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness  with  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  thy  people  on  our  hearts, 
And  love  the  souls  whom  thou  dost  love  • 

4  To  watch  a'nd  pray,  and  never  faint ; 

By  day  and  night  strict  guard  to  keep  ; 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 
Nourish  thy  lambs,  and  feed  thy  sheep. 

5  Then,  when  our  work  is  finished  here, 

In  humble  hope,  our  charge  resign  : 

When  the  chief  Shepherd  shall  appear, 

O  God  !  may  they  and  we  be  thine. 

-on  ^-  ^^• 

'%)Z\3.  The  Death  of  a  Minister. 

1  NOW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive. 

And  all  our  tears  be  dry ; 
Why  should  those  eyes  be  drowned  in  grief, 
That  view  a  Saviour  nigh  1 

2  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust    - 

The  aged  and  the  young  ; 
The  watchful  eye,  in  darkness  closed, 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue  ;— 

3  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives. 

New  comfort  to  impart ; 
His  eye  still  guides  us — and  his  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

4  "Lo  !  1  am  with  yon,"  saith  the  lord 

"My  church  shall  safe  abide  ; 
The  Lord  will  ne'er  forsake  his  own 
Who  in  his  love  confide 


MINISTRY.  52^ 

b  Throuuh  every  scene  of  life  and  death 
H:3  promise  is  our  turst ; 
A.nd  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
When  we  are  cold  in  dust. 

52 1 .  The  Paster's  Death. 

1  REST  from  thy  labor,  rest  ;— 

Soul  of  the  just,  set  free  ! 
Blest  be  thy  memory,  and  blest 
Thy  bright  example  be  ! 

2  Faith,  perseverance,  zeal. 

Language  of  light  and  po\Ter, 
Love. — prompt  to  act,  and  quick  to  feel, — 
Marked  thee,  till  life's  last  hour. 

3  Now, — toil  and  conflict  o'er. — 

Go,  take  with  saints  thy  place  : 
But  go — as  each  hath  gone  before, — 
A  sinner  saved  by  grace. 

4  Lord  Jesus  !  to  thy  hands 

Our  pastor  we  resign  ; 
And  now  we  wait  thiiie  own  comm&ncJA  j- 
We  were  not  his,  but  thine. 

5  Thou  art  thy  church's  head  ; 

And  when  the  members  die. 
Thou  raisest  others  in  their  stead  : — 
To  thee  we  litt  our  eye. 

6  On  thee  our  hopes  depend  ; 

We  gather  round  our  Rock  ; 
Send  whom  thou  wilt;  but  condesceni 
Thyself  to  feed  thy  flock. 

roo  ^-  ^^- 

V)-^^.       TJie  Death  of  an  aged  JImister 

1  '•  SERVANT  of  God  !  well  done  ! 

Rest  from  thy  loved  empJoy: 
The  battle  foug'ht,— the  vict'ry  Woa,— 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy." 

2  The  voice  at  midnight  came, 

Restarted  up  to  hear  ; 
A  mortal  irrow  pierced  his  frame, 
He  fell— but  felt  no  fear. 

3  Tranquil  amid  alarms, 

It  found  him  on  the  field, 


528 


A  veteran  slnmbeving  on  hi-s  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  sliiekl. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past,— 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease ; 
And,  life's  Inns,  warfare  closed  at  laal, 
His  soul  is  Ibund  in  peace. 

5  Soldier  of  Christ!  well-done! 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ  ; 
And  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy  ! 


523. 


CHRISTIAN    MISSIONS. 

7s. 
.Inquiring  of  a  Watchman. 

1  WATCHMAN  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

What  its  signs  oi"  promise  are* 
Traveler  I  o'er  yon  mountain's  heigh.* 

See  that  glory-beaming  star  : 
Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  1 
Traveler  !  yes  ; — it  brings  the  day, — 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman !  tell  us  of  the  night;— 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends  ; 
Traveler  !  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends : 
Watchman  !  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveler  !  ages  are  its  own. 

See  !  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn  ; 
Traveler  !  darkness  takes  its  llight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn  : 
Watchman  I  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home  ; 
Traveler  !  lo  !  the  Prince  of  peace, — 

Lo  !  the  Sou  of  Cod  is  come  ' 


CHRIST  A.N  >nSSION8.  &29 

t>^4.  Christian  Effort. 

1  RISE,  gracious  God  !  and  shine 

In  all  thy  saving  might : 
And  prosper  each  design, 

To  spread  thy  glorious  light: 
Let  healing  streams  of  mercy  llow, 
That  all  the  earth  thy  truth  may  know 

2  Put  forth  thy  glorious  power  !  , 

The  nations^then  will  see. 
And  earth  present  her  store, 

In  converts  born  of  thee  : 
God,  our  own  God,  his  church  will  bless, 
And  earth  shall  yield  her  full  increase. 

g'g^-^  8s  and  7s. 

O^'t),        The  Heathen  crying  for  Help. 

1  HARK  !  what  mean  those  lamentations. 

Rolling  sadly  through  the  skvi 

'T  is  the  cry  of  heathen  nations, — 

"  Come  and  help  us  or  we  die  !" 

2  Hear  the  heathen's  sad  complaining. 

Christians!  hear  their  dying  cry  ; 

And,  the  love  of  Christ  constraining. 

Haste  lo  help  them,  ere  they  die. 

g^c^^  7s  and  6s. 

OZXy,  The  Gospel-Banner. 

1  NOW  be  tlie  gospel-banner, 

In  every  land,  unfurled  ; 
And  be  the  shout, — "  Hosauna  !" 

Re-echoed  through  the  world  ; 
Till  every  isle  and  nation. 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 
4  What,  though  th'  embattled  legiouf; 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine  1 
His  arm,  throughout  their  rc'gion^ 

Shall  soon  resplendent  shine : 
Ride  on,  O  Lord  !  victorious, 

Immanuel,  P;-ince  of  peace ! 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorioua,— 

Ihy  empire  still  increase. 
34 


527. 


530  HYMN8 

2  Yes, — thou  shall  reign  for  t"®?, 

O  JeSus,  King  of  kings  ! 
Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favor, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings: 
The  isles  for  thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  vallies  greeting, 

The  song  responsive  raise. 

L.  M. 
Missionary  Meeting. 

1  ASSEMBLED  at  thy  great  commajad; 
Before  thy  face,  dread  King  !  we  stand: 

■The  voice,  that  marshalled  every  star, 
Has  called  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet,  through  distant  lands,  to  spresui 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled  ; 
Along  the  line,  to  either  pole. 

The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  Our  prayers  assist,  accept  our  praise, 
Our  hopes  revive,  our  courage  raise, 
Our  counsels  aid,  to  each  impart 
The  single  eye,  the  faithful  heart. 

4  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 
Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home  ; 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  scu«Kl 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

-^^O,     The  Heralds  pointing  otit  the  Wop 

1  NOW  let  our  faith  with  joy  survey 
The  glories  of  the  latter  day  : 

Its  dawn  already  seems  begun, — 
Sure  earnest  of  the  rising  sun. 

2  The  friends  of  truth  assembled  stand,— 
A  chosen  consecrated  band. 

The  emblem  of  the  cross  display, 
And  cry  aloud, — "  Behold  the  way  ''" 

3  Behold  the  way  to  Zion's  hill, 
Where  Israel's  God  delights  to  dwell:; 
He  fixes  there  his  lofty  throne, 

And  calls  the  sacred  place  his  own. 

4  "  Behold  the  way  !"  ye  heralds  !  cr?  ; 
Spare  not,  but  lift  your  voices  high; 


<JimiSTL\N  MISSIONS.  531 

Convey  the  sound  from  shore  to  shore. 
And  bid  the  captive  sigh  no  more. 
5  Auspicious  dawn  !  thy  rising  ray. 
With  joy,  we  view,  and  hail  the  day: 
Thou  Sun  !  arise,  supremely  bright, 
And  fill  the  world  with  purest  light. 

529.  The  Heralds  of  atrist. 

1  CAPTAIN  of  thine  exalted  host ! 

Display  thy  glorious  banner  high  ; 
The  summons  send,  from  coast  to  coast, 
And  call  a  numerous  army  nigh. 

2  A  solemn  jubilee  proclaim, — 

Proclaim  the  great  sabbatic  day; 
Assert  the  glories  of  thy  name  ; 
Spoil  Satan  of  his  wished-'.'or  prey. 

3  Oh  !  bid  thy  heralds  publish  loud 

The  peaceful  blessings  of  thy  reign 
And  wljen  they  speak  of  sprinkled  bloodt 
The  mystery  to  the  heart  explain. 

DoU.  Missionaries  encouraged. 

1  YE  messengers  of  Christ  ! 

Ills  sovereign  voice  obey  ; 
Arise,  and  follow  where  he  leada. 
And  peace  attend  your  way.  \ 

2  The  Master,  whom  j-ou  serve. 

Will  needful  strength  bestow  ; 
Depending  on  his  promised  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Go,  spread  the  Saviour's  name; 

Go,  tell  his  matchless  grace  ; 
Proclaim  salvation,  full  and  free, 
To  Adam's  guilty  race. 

4  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose  ; 
The  cause  is  God's— and  will  prevail. 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 
-,Q|  8s,  7sand4. 

t)»3 1.  Departure  of  Missionariea. 

I  MEN  of  God  !  go  take  your  stations; 
Da^ne.sB  reigns  o'er  all  the  earth; 


532  HYMNS. 

Go.  proclaim  among  the  uiitions, 

Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth; 
Bear  the  tidings — 

T idnigs  of  the  Saviour's  worth. 
2  When  exposed  to  fearful  dangers, 

Jesus  will  his  own  defend  ; 
Borne  afar  midst  foes  and  strangers, 

Jesus  will  appear  your  friend  ; 
And  his  presence 

Shall  be  with  you  to  the  end. 

D'S'^t  Departure  of  Missiojiaries. 

1  ROLL  on,  thou  mighty  ocean! 

And,  as  thy  billows  How, 
Bear  niessenger-s  of  mercy. 

To  every  vale  of  wo  : 
Arise,  ye  gales  !  and  waft  them, 

Safe  to  their  destined  shore ; 
That  men  may  sit  in  darkness 

And  death's  black  shade  no  more. 

2  O  thou  eternal  Ruler  ! 

Who  boldest  in  thine  arm 
The  tempests  of  the  ocean, — 

Deliver  them  from  harm : 
Thy  presence  still  be  with  them 

Wherever  they  may  be ; 
Though  far  from  those  who  love  theia, 

Let  them  be  nigh  to  thee. 

f^fyty  8s,  7s  and  4. 

3  J.>.  The  Heralds  of  Salvation. 

1  ON  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands ; 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, — 

Zion  long  in  hostile  lands  : 
Mourning  captive  ! 

God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful 

All  thy  friends  uni'aithful  proved  'I 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful^ 

By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  v 
Cease  thy  mourning  ; — 

Zion  still  is  well-beloved. 


CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS. 

3  God,  thy  Ood,  will  now  restore  the«, 

lie  himself  appears  thy  friend  ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  Ihee, 

Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end; 
Great  deliverance — 

Zion's  king  will  quickly  send. 
<!  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee, 

All  thy  warfare  now  is  past, 
God,  thy  Saviour,  shall  defend  thee, 

Peace  and  joy  arw  come  at  last ; 
All  thy  conflicts 

End  in  everlasting  rest. 

i>o4.  77/e  Messengers  of  God. 

1  GO — ye  messengers  of  God  ! 

Like  the  beams  of  morning,  fly; 
Take  the  wonder-working  rod, 
Wave  the  Banner-Cross  on  high. 

2  Where  the  towering  minaret 

Gleams  along  the  mo^ning-8kie^?. 
Wave  it  till  the  crescent  set, 
And  the  "Star  of  Jacob"  rise. 

3  Go  to  many  a  tropic  isle, 

In  the  bosom  of  the  deep, 
Where  the  ski?«  for  ^er  smile, 
And  th'  oppressed  for  ever  weep 

4  O'er  the  negro's  night  of  care 

Pour  the  living  Hght  of  heaven  ; 
Chase  away  the  fiend  despair, — 
,  Bid  him  hope  to  be  forgiven. 

5  Where  the  golden  gates  of  day 

Open  on  the  palmy  east, 
Wide  the  bleeding  cross  display, — 

Spread  the  gospel's  richest  feas». 
b  Circumnavigate  the  bail, 

Visit  every  soil  and  sea  : 
Preach  the  cross  of  Christ  to  all,— 

Christ,  v.'hose  love  is  full  aiid  ft:fc« 

i)»53.  Promised  Aid. 

I  GO,  and  the  Saviour  s  grace  proclaim, 
Ye  favored  men  of  God ! 


534  HYMNS, 

Go,  publish,  through  Immanuel's  name, 

Salvation  bought  with  blood. 

2  What  though  your  arduous  path-'vay  lie 

Through  regions  dark  as  death  1 
What  though,  your  faith  and  zeal  to  try, 
Perils  beset  your  path  'i — 

3  Yet,  with  determined  courage,  go, 

And  armed  with  power  divine  : 
Your  God  will  needful  strength  bestow. 
And  on  your  labors  shine. 

4  He,  who  has  called  you  to  the  war, 

Will  recompense  your  pains  : 

Before  Messiah's  conquering  car, 

Shall  mountains  sink  to  plains. 

5  Shrink  not,  though  earth  and  hell  oppose, 

But  plead  your  Master's  cause ; 
Assured  that  e'en  your  mightiest  foea 
Shall  bow  before  his  cross. 

K*>a  ^-  ^^- 

mOD.         Desigiiation  of  a  Missionary. 

1  FATIfER  of  mercies !  condescend 

To  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 
While  this  our  brother  wc  commend 
To  thy  paternal  care, 

2  Before  him  set  an  open  door ; 

Mis  various  efforts  bless ; 
On  him  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 
And  crown  him  with  success. 

3  Endow  him  with  a  heavenly  mind; 

Supply  his  every  need  ; 
Make  him  in  spirit  meek,  resigned, 
But  bold  in  word  and  deed. 

4  In  every  tempting,  trying  hour. 

Uphold  him,  by  thy  grace  ; 
And  guard  him,  by  thy  mighty  power 
Till  he  shall  end  his  race. 

5  Then,  followed  by  a  numerous  tr?ii5i 

Gathered  from  heathen  lands, 
A  crown  of  life  may  he  obtam. 
From  hi.s  Redeemer's  hands. 


CHI  ISTIAN  MISSIONS.  535 

5o T .  Commission  to  the  Gentiles. 

J  GO  -messenger  of  peace  and  love  ! 

To  nations'plnnged  in  shades  of  nigftt ; 
Like  angels  sent  from  fields  above. 
Be  thine  to  shed  celestial  light 

2  Go,  to  the  hungry  food  impart  ; 

To  paths  of  peace  the  wanderer  gnine, 
And  lead  the  thirsty,  panting  heart!^ 
Where  streams  of  living  waters  glide. 

3  Go,  bid  the  bright  .and  morning-star, 

From  Bethlehem's  plains  resplendent  sbiiK- 
And,  piercing  through  the  gloom  afrir, 
Shed  heavenly  light  and  love  divine. 

4  To  India's  various  castes,  proclaim 

The  gospel's  soft,  but  powerful  voice  , 
And,  at  the  blest  Redeemer's  name, 
Let  ocean's  lone'y  isles  rejoice. 

5  From  riorth  to  south,  from  east  to  weat, 

Messiah  yet  shall  reign  supreme ; 
His  name,  by  every  tongue,  confessed, — 
His  praise — the  universal  theme. 

&00.  Prayer  for  Israel. 

1  LORD!  send  thy  servants  forth 
To  call  the  Hebrews  home ; 
From  east,  and  west,  and  south,  and  north; 
Let  all  the  wanderers  come. 

*  Where'er,  in  lands  unknown, 
The  fugitives  remain. 
Bid  every  creature  help  them  on. 
Thy  holy  mount  to  gain. 
3  An  offering  to  the  Lord, 

There  let  them  all  be  seen. 
Sprinkled  with  water  and  with  blr«vi 
in  soul  and  body  clean. 
■4  With  Israel's  myriads  sealed, 
Let  all  the  nations  meet ; 
And  show  the  mystery  fulfilled,  -- 
Thy  family  complete 


D3t5  HYMNS. 

t^nf\  8s,  7s  and  4. 

OoJ.  T7ie  Missionarifs  Farewell 

1  YES,— my  native  land  !  I  love  thee; 

All  thy  scenes  I  love  them  well  ;— 
Friends,  connexions,  happy  country 

Can  I  bid  you  aVl  farewell? 
Can  I  leave  you, 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ^ 

2  Home! — thy  joys  are  passing  lovely, — 

Joys  no  stranger  heart  can  tell ; 
Happy  home  ! — 't  is  sure  I  love  then  ' 

Can  I — can  I  say — Farewell  1 
Can  I  leave  thee. 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell'? 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath-bell, 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasures 

Can  I  say  a  last  farewell  ? 
Can  I  leave  you. 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell"? 

4  Yes  !  I  hasten  from  you  gladly. 

From  the  scenes  I  love  so  well ; 
Far  away,  ye  billows  !  bear  me ; 

Lovely  native  land  ! — farewell ' 
Pleased  I  leave  thee, 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwcl  . 

5  In  the  deserts  let  me  labor. 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell, 
How  he  died — the  blessed  Saviour— 

To  redeem  a  world  from  hell  ! 
Let  me  hasten 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 
5  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean  ! 

Let  the  winds  my  canvass  swell : 
Heaves  my  Iieart  with  warm  emoiiofl; 

While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell : 
Glad  I  bid  thee, 

Native  land  ! — Farewell  I — Farewell  ! 

^Af\  ^-  ^^- 

D4tj.  Missionaries  remembered. 

1  MARKED  as  the  purpose  of  the  skioe, 
This  promise  meets  our  anxious  eyes,— 


CHRISTIAN  OTSSIONS.  53? 

That  lieathen  Innds  the  Lord  shall  know 
And  v/arm  with  laiih  each  bosom  glow. 

2  E'en  now  the  hallowed  scenes  appear  ; 
E'en  now  unfolds  the  promised  year  : 
Lo  !  distant  shores  thy  heralds  trace, 
And  bear  the  tidings  of  thy  grace. 

3  >nd  burning  climes  and  frozen  plains, 
Where  pagan  darkness  brooding  reigns, 
Lord  !  mark  their  steps,  their  fears  subdue. 
And  nerve  their  arm,  and  clear  their  view 

4  When,  worn  by  toil,  their  spirits  fail, 
Bid  them  the  glorious  future  hail; 
Bid  them  the  crown  of  life  survey. 
And  onward  urge  their  conquering  way. 


SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL. 

rJ'i  1 .  Prayer  for  the  Millennium. 

1  JESUS !  we  bow  before  thy  throne, 

We  lifl  our  eyes  to  seek  thy  face; 
To  bleeding  hearts  thy  love  make  known. 
On  contrite  souls  bestow  thy  grace. 

2  See,  spread  beneath  thy  gracious  eye, 

A  world  o'erwhelmed  in  guilt  and  tears. 
Where  deathless  souls  in  ruin  lie. 

And  no  kind  voice  dispels  their  fears  • 
.  3  Lord  !  arm  thy  truth  with  power  divu;e, 

Its  conquests  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  and  stars  forget  to  shine, 

And  earth  and  skies^shall  be  no  more. 
4  Oh  !  rise,  ye  ransomed  captives  !  rise. 

Peal  the  loud  anthem  here  below ; 
Let  e^rth  reflect  it  to  the  skies, 

And  heaven  with  new-born  rapture  glow. 

'  Aty  CM. 

"yi^^.  Returning  to  Zion. 

\  DAUGHTER  of  Zion  !  from  the  dust 
Ex;i!t  tiiv  fallen  head  , 


638  HYMNS. 

Affain  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, — 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength, — 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length,— 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Kebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth  : 
Say  to  the  south, — "  Give  up  thy  charge, 
And  keep  not  back,  O  north  !" 

4  They  come,  they  come ;— thine  exiled  bgRdS 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 

And  hasten  to-  their  home. 
6  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn. 

And  God  his  works  destroy. 
With  songs,  thy  ransomed  shall  return, 

And  everlasting  joy. 

S.  M. 
tS-l^.  The  Gospel-Trumpet. 

1  YE  trembling  captives !  hear  ; 

The  gospel-trumpet  sounds ; 
No  music  more  can  charm  the  ear, 
Or  heal  your  heart-felt  wounds. 

2  'T  is  not  the  trump  of  war. 

Nor  Sinai's  awful  roar  ; 
Salvation's  news  it  spreads  afar. 
And  vengeance  is  no  more. 

3  Forgiveness,  love,  and  peace, 

Glad  heaven  aloud  proclaims; 
And  earth,  the  jubilee's  release, 
With  eager  rapture  claims. 

i  Far,  far  to  distant  lands 

The  saving  news  shall  spread  , 
And  Jesus  all  his  willing  bands, 
In  glorious  triumph,  lead. 

v>  ^  '4.  Prayer  for  SuccessL 

1  O  LORD,  our  God !  arise, 

The  cause  of  truth  maintain  j 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEI..  539 

And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

8  Thou  Prince  of  life!  arise, 
Nor  let  thy  glory  cease; 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 
i)  Thou  Holy  Ghost !  arise, 

Expand  thy  quickening  wing. 
And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 
i  All  on  the  earth  !  arise,  ' 

To  God,  the  Saviour,  sing, 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  hcaren, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring. 

L.  M. 
D4D.  The  Ti7>ie  to  favor  Zion.     , 

1  SOVEREIGN  of  worlds!  display  thy  power. 
Be  this  thy  Zion's  favored  hour  ; 

Bid  the  bright  morning-star  arise. 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

2  Set  up  thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns, 
On  Afric's  shore,  on  India's  plains  ; 
Far  let  the  gospel's  sound  be  known, 
And  claim  the  nations  for  thy  own. 

3  Speak— and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice 
Speak, — and  the  desert  shall  rejoice; 
Scatter  the  gloom  of  heathen  night; 

Bid  every  nation  hail  the  light. 

546.  Millermial  Days. 

1  LORD  !  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 

Armed  with  thy  Spirit's  power; 
Ten  thousand  shall  confess  its  sway, 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise, 
With  sudden  green  and  fruits  arrayed— 
A  blooming  paradise. 

3  Peace,  with  her  oli ve-cr^wn  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore  ; 


MO  HYMN  9. 

The  nations  of  the  earth  sliall  hear 
The  sound  of  war  no  more. 

4  Lord  !  for  those  days  we  wait ; — those  daye' 

Are  in  thy  word  Ibretold  : 
Fly  swifter,  sun  and  stars  !  and  bring 
This  promised  age  of  gold. 

5  Amen  ! — with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 

Unnumbered  myriad's  cry ; 
An;en  !— with  joy  divine,  let  heaven'o 
Unnumbered  choirs  reply. 

»?4  «  .  Prayer  for  all  Lands. 

1  O  GOD  of  sovereign  grace  ! 
We  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
And  plead,  for  all  the  human  race, 
The  merits  of  thy  Son. 

'Z  Spread  through  the  earth,  O  Lord  I 

The  knowledge  of  thy  ways  ; 

And  let  all  lands,  with  joy,  record 

The  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

^4o.  Jesus  shall  reign. 

1  HARK  ! — the  song  of  jubilee. 
Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar.— 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 
When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore,-- 
"  ILallelujah  !  for  the  I-ord 

God  Omnipotent,  shall  reign  !" 

Hallelujah!  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  "  Halielnjah  !"— hark  !  -the  sound, 
From  the  centre  to  the  skies, 
Wakes,  above,  beneath,  around, 
AH  creation's  harmonies  : 

See  .Tehovah's  banner  furled, 
Sheathes  his  sword  !  he  speaks — 'tis  aotia     ' 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 
Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 
iJ  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 
With  'limitable  sway : 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL  541 

Fie  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll, 
Yonder  heaVens  have  passed  away , 
Then  the  end  ; — beneath  his  rod, 
Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall : 
Hallelujah  !— Christ  in  God 
God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all.     • 

D4»7.  Prayer  for  Zion. 

1  INDULGENT  Sovereign  of  the  skies  . 

And  wilt  thou  bow  thy  gracious  ear  ? 
While  feeble  mortals  raise  their  cries, 
Wilt  thou,  the  great  Jehovah,  hear  1 

2  How  shall  thy  servants  give  thee  rest- 

Till  Zion's  mouldering  walls  thou  raise  I 
Till  thine  own  power  shall  stand  confess.ju 
And  make  Jeruaalem  a  praise? 

3  Look  down,  O  God  !  with  pitying  eye, 

And  view  the  desolations  round ; 
J^ee.  what  wide  realms  in  darkness  lie. 
What  scenes  of  wo  and  crime  abound  ! 

4  Loud  let  the  gospel-trumpet  blow, 

And  call  the  nations  from  afar  ; 
Let  all  the  isles  their  Saviour  know, 
And  earth's  remotest  ends  draw  near 

rKf\  ^-  ^■^• 

tyZ)\J,       Prayer  for  the  Reign  of  Christ. 

1  JESUS,  immorta?  King  1  arise  ; 

Rise  and  assert  thy  sway  ; 
Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  bring. 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

2  Ride  forth,  victoricas  Conqueror  !  ride, 

Till  all  thy  foes  snbmit : 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  resign 
Their  trophies  at  thy  feet. 

3  Send  forth  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 

This  spacious  earth  around  ; 

Till  every  soul  beneath  the  Sun 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

4  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Mav  Jesus  be  adored  : 


542  HYMNS. 

And  earth,  with  all  her  mllliona,  shouts— 
'Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 

p,  _  ^  7s.  and  6s. 

551.  The  State  of  the  Heathen. 

1  FROM  Greeimnd's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Al'ric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 
Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

'2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, — 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ■? — 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness. 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stouft 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high,— 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny"? 
Salvation  !  O  Salvation  ! — 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  naticn 

Has  learned  Messiah's  i.ame. 

4  Waft — v/aft,  ye  winds  !  his  story 

And  you,  yfc  waters  !  roll, — 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  : 
Till,  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

^^  L.  M. 

tti)^,  Zion  encouraged. 

I  ZION  !  awake,  thy  strength  renew 
Put  on  thy  robes  of  beauteous  hue ; 
And  let  th'  admiring  v/orld  behold 
The  k'ing'3  fair  daughter  clothed  in  g<jl<L 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  543 

2  Church  of  our  God  !  arise  and  shine, 
Bright  with  the  beams  of  truth  divine: 
Then  shall  thy  radiance  stream  afar, 
Wide  as  the  heathen  nations  are. 

3  Gentiles  and  kings  thy  light  shall  view  ;-- 
All  shall  admire  and  love  thee  too  ; — 
Shall  come,  like  clouds  across  the  sky, 
Or  doves  that  to  their  window^s  fly. 

•JDOm  Prayer  for  Missionaries. 

1  GREAT  God  !  the  nations  of  the  earth 

Are  by  creation  thine>s 
And  in  thy  works,  from  nature's  birth 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord  !  thy  greater  love  hath  seat 

Thy  gospel  to  our  race ; 
Unveiling  thy  divine  intent 
Of  rich  redeeming  grace. 

3  Soon  may  these  gracious  tidings  roii 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

Till  every  tribe  and  every  soul 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

4  Then,  to  her  sable  sons  conveyed, 

Shall  Afric  learn  thy  word. 
And  vassals,  long-enslaved,  become 
The  freemen  of  the  Lord. 

5  When  shall  the  scattered  wanderers  most^ 

That  now  in  darkness  rove, 
And  gathered  round  Immauuel's  feet, 
Sing  of  his  saving  love! 

6  O  Lord  !  each  faithful  eft'ort  own, 

To  spread  the  gospel-rays  ; 
And  rear,  on  sin's  demolished  throoa. 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

^  H.  M. 

OO^.  Prophecy  fuifdled. 

I  ALL  hail !  incarnate  God  ! 

The  wondrous  things  foretold 
Of  thee,  in  sacred  writ. 
With  joy  our  eyes  behold ; 


544  HYMNS 

Still  doth  thin^  arm  new  trophies  wear, 
Aud  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

2  Oh  !  haste,  victorious  Prince  ! 

That  glorious  happy  day, 
When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 

Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway  : 
Oh  !  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skiea. 

3  All  hail !  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Eternal  be  thy  reign  ; 
Behold  the  nations  wait 

To  wear  thy  gentle  chain  : 
When  earth  and  time  are  known  ro  more, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  for  ever  sure. 

*>*>»>.  Triumph  of  tlie  Gospel. 

1  ARM  of  the  Lord  !  awake,  awake  ! 
Put  on  thy  strength — tha  nations  shako. 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrougnt  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, — 
"I  am  Jehovah — God  alone  !" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound. 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  Almighty  God !  thy  grace  proclaim, 
In  every  land  of  every  name ; 

Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come  ; 

Oh  !  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home. 

4  Arm  of  the  Lord  !  awake,  awake ! 

Put  on  thy  strength — ^^the  nations  shake  *, 
Let  hostile  powers  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour — Lord  of  all. 

-^  8s,  7s  and  4. 

&50,  The  Day-Spring. 

1  CHRISTIAN!  see- -the  orient  mornlD^ 
Breaks  along  the  heathen  sky; 
Lo  !  th'  expected  day  is  dawning — 

Glorious  day-spring  from  on  high : 
Hallelujah  !— 
Hail  the  day-spring  from  on  high 


SPREAD  OP  THE  GOSPEL.  54 C 

2  Heathen  at  the  sight  a? e  singing  ; 

Morning  wakes  the  tuneful  lays  ; 
Precious  ofleiings  they  are  bringing-^ 

First-fruits  of  more  perfect  praise : 
Hallelujah!— 

Hail  the  day-spring  from  on  high  ! 

3  Zion's  Sun! — salvation  beaming, — 

Gilding  now  the  radiant  hills, — 
Rise  and  shine,  till  brighter  glearaings 

All  the  world  thy  glory  fills  : 
Halleluiah  I— 

Hail  the  day-spring  from  on  high  '. 

i  Lord  of  every  tribe  and  nation ! 

Spread  thy  truth  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Spread  the  light  of  thy  salvation, 

Till  it  shine  on  every  soul: 
rfalleluiah  !— 

Hail  the  day-spring  from  on  high.  I 

L.  M. 

0D7.  Christ's  Coming  ta  rei^.. 

1  JESUS  !  thy  church  with  longing  eyes 

For  thine  expected  coming  waits  • 

When  will  the  promised  light  arise, 

And  glory  beam  on  Zion's  gates  7 

2  E'en  now,  when  tempests  round  us  fall 

And  wintry  clouds  o'ercast  the  sky. 
Thy  words  with  pleasure  we  recall, 
And  deem  that  our  redemption  's  nigh- 

3  Oh  !  come  and  reiirn  o'er  eve'y  land  ; 

Let  Satan  from  his  throne  be  hurled.— 
All  nations  bow  to  thy  command, 
And  grace  revive  a  dying  world. 

4  Teach  ns  in  watchfulness  and  prayer 

To  wait  for  thine  appointed  hour  ; 
And  fit  us,  by  thy  grace,  to  share 
The  triumphs  of'thy  conquering  power. 

r-Q  L.  M. 

DDO.         T7ie  coming  Reign  of  Christ. 
I  ASCEND  thy  th-one,  almighty  King 
A  nd  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad  ; 
33 


546  HYMNS 

Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  thou  known  tlie  gracious  God 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat, — 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  lace; 
BriniT  daring  rebels  to  thy  /'eet, 
Siubdued  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  Oh  !  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord  ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name,— 
Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  adorejj 


559 


7s  and  Cs. 
The  final  Victory  of  Christ. 

1  WHEN  shall  the  voice  of  singing 

Flow  joyfully  along  1 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 

With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended. 

And  him,  who  once  was  slain. 
Again  to  earth  descended. 

In  righteousness  to  reign  1 

2  Then  from  the  craggy  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  lly  ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply : 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
All  hallelujah  swelling 

In  one  eternal  sound. 

C.  M. 

The  New-  Creation. 

1  SPIRIT  of  power  and  might !  behold 

A  world  by  sin  destroyed  : 
Creator-Spirit ! — as  of  old, 
Move  on  the  formless  void. 

2  Give  thou  the  word  ; — that  healing  soimd. 

Shall  quell  the  deadly  strife  ; 
And  earth  again,  like  Eden  crownei, 
Produce  the   ree  of  life. 

3  It  sang  the  morning-stars  for  joy, 

W*ieu  uature  rose  to  view. 


560 


Sl'REAU  OF  THE  GOSPEL,  547 

What  strains  slinll  angel-harps  employ, 
When  ihou  shalt  all  renew  1 

4  And  if  the  sons  of  God  rejoice 
To  hear  a  Saviour's  name, 
How  will  the  ransomed  raise  their  voice. 
To  whom  that  Saviour  came  1 

6  So  every  kindred,  tongue  and  tribe, 
Assembling  round  the  throne, 
Thy  new  ci'eation  shall  ascribe 
To  sovereign  love  alone. 

r/>  I  ^-  ^^■ 

?J  0 1 .         Rejoicing  in  Christ's  Reign . 

1  NOW  living  waters  flow 

To  cheer  the  humble  soul ; 
From  sea  to  sea  the  rivers  go, 
And  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

2  Now  righteousness  shall  spring, 

And  grow  on  earth  again  : 

Jesus,  Jehovah,  be  our  kJJig, 

And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 

3  Jesus  shall  rule  alone. 

The  world  shall  hear  his  word  ; 
By  one  blest  name  shall  he  be  known— 
"The  universal  Lord. 

^  ■  L-  M- 

OO-^.  Prayer  for  the  World's  Conversion. 

1  O  SPmiT  of  the  living  God  ! 

In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire,  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word  ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above. 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light, 

Confusion— order,  in  thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength,  inspire  with  migla 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  O  Spirit  of  the  Lord  !  prepare 

A  sinful  world  their  God  to  meet : 


5'iy  HYMNS. 

Breathe  the  a  abroad,  like  morning-air 
Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 

5  Baptize  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
Till  every  kindred  call  hint— Lord 

<^if^ty  Ss,  7s  and  4. 

i^  O « J .  Prayer  for  the.  Heathf.  n. 

1  O'ER  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness, 

Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze ; 
See  the  kindreds  of  the  people, 

Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze  ;— 
Darkness  brooding 

On  the  face  of  all  the  earth  ! 

2  Light  of  them  who  sit  in  error  ! 

Rise  and  shine — thy  blessings  bring 
Light— to  lighten  all  the  Gentiles  ! 

Rise  with  healing  in  thy  wing  : 
To  thy  brightness, 

Let  all  kings  and  nations  conic. 

3  Let  the  heathen,  now  adoring 

Idol-gods  of  wood  and  stone, 
Come,  and,  worshipping  before  him, 

Serve  the  living  God  alone  : 
Let  thy  glory 

Fill  the  earth,  as  floods  the  sea. 

4  Thou  !  to  whom  all  power  is  given, 

Speak  the  word  ;  at  thy  command, 
Let  the  company  of  heralds 

Spread  thy  name  from  land  to  land  : 
Lord  !  be  with  them. 

Always  till  time's  latest  end. 

.  L.M. 

D04.  Spread  oj  the  Gospel. 

I  THY  people,  Lord  !  who  trust  thy  word 
An(l  wait  the  smilings  of  thy  face. 
Assemble  round  tliy  mercy-seat, 
And  plead  the  promise  of  thy  grace. 

•«  Hast  thou  not  sal  d— thine  only  Sou 
Si  all  be  a  ligliJ  to  Gentile  lands, 


SPREAD  OF  IIIE  GCJSPEL.  549 

T?  open  the  benighted  eyes, 

And  loose  the  wretclied  pris'ners'  bands?— 
8  From  land  to  land,  from  sea  to  sea, 

That  his  dominion  shall  extend  ! — 
That  every  tongue  shall  call  him  Lord, 

And  every  knee  before  him  bend  7 
4  Now  let  the  happy  time  appear — 

The  time  to  favor  Zion  come  ; 
Send  forth  thy  heralds  far  and  near, 

And  call  the  T\'andering  exiles  home. 


565. 


8s,  7s  and  4. 
Success  of  the  Gospel  among  the  Heathav 

1  O'EU  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness,  * 

Cheered'by  no  celestial  ray. 
Sun  of  righteousness !  arising, 

Bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day  ■ 
Send  the  gospel 

To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 

2  Kingdoms  wide  that^sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord  !  the  glorious  light - 
And,  from  eastern  coast  to  western 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
And  redemption, 

Freely  purchased,  win  the  day/ 

3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel ! 

Win  and  concuer,  never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting^  wide  dominions, 

Multiply  and  still  increase  j 
Sway  thy  sceptre. 

Saviour  !  all  the  world  around. 

5  Do.  Triumplis  of  the  Gospel. 

1  WnO  are  these  that  come  from  far, 
Led  by  Jacob's  rising  star? 
Strangers  now  to  Zion  corae. 
There" to  seek  a  peaceful  home. 

2  Lo !  they  gather  like  a  cloud. 

Or  as  doves  the4r  windows  crowtl .  « 

Zion  wonders  at  the  sight, — 
Zion  fee's  a  strange  deligL'.. 


550  IIYMT^S. 

3  Zion  now  no  more  shall  sigh, 
God  will  raise  her  glory  high; 
He  will  send  a  large  increase, — 
He  will  give  his  people  peace. 

4  Sons  of  Zion  !  sing  aloud  : 
See  her  sun,  without  a  cloud  ! 
God  will  make  her  joy  complete — 
Zion's  sun  shall  never  set. 

^^  C.  M. 

D\}  I  *        Kingdom  of  Christ  among  Men 

1  LO  !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears, 

To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides*,^ 

That  holy,  happy  place, — 
The  New-.Terusalem  comes  down, 
Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, — 
'  Mortals  !  behold  the  sacred  seat 
Of  your  cescending  King. 

4  "  The  God  of  glory,  down  to  men. 

Removes  his  blessed  atjode  ; — 
Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace. 
And  he  their  loving  God. 

5  "  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye ; 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
And  death  itself  shall  die." 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour  !  Oh  !  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay! 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time  ! 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

t^OO.  Zion  encouraged. 

1  DAUGHTER  of  Zion!  awake  from  thy  sad^r.^<s. 

Awake, — for  thy  foes   shall  oppress  thee  no 

more :  [ness 

Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  day-star  of  glad 

Arise, — for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 


SPREAD  OF  THE  CU.Sl'EL.  551 

I  Strong  were  thy  foes  ;  but  tlie  arm  that  subdued 
them, 
And  scattered  their  legions,  Avas  mightier  far  ; 
Thej'  fled,  like  the  chaff,  from  the  scourge  that  pur 
sued  them  ; 
Vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of  war 
■?  Dfiuihter  of  Zion  !  the  power,  that  hath  saved  thee. 
Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should 
be: 
Shout, — for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved  thee 
Th'  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  frei-. 


rcf*Q  c.  i\r. 

0\Jtf.  Universal  Praise 

1  O  CITY  of  the  Lord  !  begin 

The  universal  song : 
And  let  the  scattered  villages 
The  joyful  notes  prolong. 

2  Let  Kedar's  wilderness  afar 

Lift  up  the  lonely  voice  ; 
And  let  the  tenants  of  the  rock 
In  accent  rude  rejoice. 
y  Oh  !  from  the  streams  of  distant  lands 
To  our  Jehovah  sing  ; 
And  joyful,  from  the  mountain-tops, 
Shout  to  the  Lord,  the  king. 
i  Let  all  combined,  with  one  accord, 
The  Saviour's  glories  raise. 
Till,  in  the  earth's  remotest  bounds. 
The  nations  sound  his  praise. 

rjyrv  Ss,  7s  and  4. 

-*  i  U.         Dawning  of  the  Latter  Day. 

1  LOOK,  ye  saints  !  the  day  is  breakiiif 

Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand ; 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  sneaking 

By  his  word  in  every  land ; 
Day  advances, — 

Darkness  Hies,  at  his  command. 

2  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring, 

While  he  enters  like  a  Ilood. 
Hod,  the  Saviour,  is  preparing 

Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad  r 
every  language 

SooB  shall  tell  the  love  ot  GoH, 


J>52  HYMNS. 

3  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious  ! 
Let  thy  people  see  thy  power ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious, 

Through  the  world  for  evermore; 
Then  shall  idols 
Perish,  while  thy  saints  adore. 

^71  ^   ^- 

tf  a  Im  Success  anticipated. 

1  BEHOLD  th'  e.xpected  time  draw  nesT 
The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear 
Behold  the  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom! 

2  Events  with  prophecies  conspire 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire*. 
The  ripening  fields,  already  white, 
Present  a  harvest  to  the  sight. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  w-aits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 

The  exiled  captive,  to  receive  , 

The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart. 
In  the  blest  labor  share  a  part ; 

Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  b?it!i| 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

_^.  C.  M. 

i)i^»  The  Victories  of  Christ. 

1  HOSANNA  to  our  con(iuering  King ! 

All  hail !  incariuite  love  ! 
Ten  thousand  songs  and  glories  wait 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 

2  Thy  vict'ries  and  thy  deathless  fame. 

Through  the  wide  world,  shall  runf 
And  everlasting  ages  sing 
The  triumph" thou  hast  won. 
IL  M. 
The  general  Jubilee 
1  FAIR  shines  the  morning-star ; 
The  silver  trumpets  sound, 
Their  notes  re-echoin,/  far. 

While  dawns  the  day  around  : 
Joy  to  the  earth — the  earth  is  frs*-;    • 
It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 


573. 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  553 

''  8  Pris'ners  of  hope,  in  glocm 
And  silence,  left  to  die  ! 
Witli  Christ's  unfolding  tomb, 

Your  portals  open  fly  : 
Rise  with  your  Lord— he  sets  you  free  ; 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

3  Ye  who  yourselves  have  sold 

For  debts  to  justice  due, 
Ransomed— but  not  with  gold  ! 

He  gave  himself  for  you  : 
The  blood  of  Christ  hath  made  you  free  ; 
It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

4  Captives  of  sin  and  shame  ! 

O'er  earth  and  ocean,  hear 
An  angel's  voice  proclaim 

TheLord's  accepted  year : 
Let  Jacob  rise — be  Israel  free  ; 
It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

^.y.  L.M. 

3/4.      JThe  Reign  of  Christ  established. 

1  SHOUT,— for  the  great  Redeemer  reigns. 

Through  distant  lands  his  triumphs'spread  ; 
Sinners,"now  freed  from  Satan's  chains 
Own  him  their  Saviour  and  their  head. 

2  Oh  !  may  his  conquests  still  increase; 

Let  every  foe  his  power  subdue  ; 
While  angels  celebrate  his  praise, 
Saints  shall  his  rising  glory  show. 

3  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 

From  all  below  and  all  above  ; 

In  lofty  songs,  exalt  his  name, — 

1r  songs  as  lasting  as  his  love. 

575.  -rite  Reign  of  Christ. 

1  WAKE  the  song  of  jubilee, 
Let  it  echo  o'er  the  sea  ! 

Tsow  hath  come  the  promised  hour , 
Jesus  reigns  with  sovereign  power. 

2  All  ye  nations !  join  and  sing,— 

"  Christ,  of  lords  and  kings,  is  King  .'" 
Let  it  sound  from  shore  to  shore, — 
"Jesus  reigns  for  evermore  I' 


654  HYMNS. 

3  Now  the  desert  lands  rejoice, 
And  the  islands  join  their  voice ; 
Yea,  the  whole  creation  sings, — 
Jesus  is  the  King  of  kings !" 

DTO.      The  triumphant  Reign  of  Chnet. 

1  SEE  the  ransomed  millions  stand. — 
Palms  of  conquest  in  their  hands  ! 
This  before  the  throne  their  strain,— 

"  Hell  is  vanquished — death  is  slain  ! — 

2  "  Blessing,  honor,  glory,  might, 
Are  the  Conqueror's  native  right ; 
Thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall, — 
Lamb  of  God,  and  Lord  of  all !" 

3  Hasten,  Lord  !  the  promised  hour ; 
Come  in  glory  and  in  power  ; 
Still  thy  foes  are  unsubdued — 
Nature  sighs  to  be  renewed  : 

4  Time  has  nearly  reached  its  sum  ;    . 
All  things  with  the  bride,  say,  "  Conie  I" 
Jesus  !  whom  all  worlds  adore. 
Come, — and  reign  for  evermore. 


MORNING. 


D/7.  Morning. 

1  IN  this  calm  impressive  hour. 

Let  my  prayer  ascend  on  high  ; 
God  of  mercy  !  God  of  power  ! 

Hear  me,  when  to  thee  I  cry  : 
Hear  me  from  thy  lofty  throne, 
For  the  sake  of  Christ,  thy  Son. 

2  With  the  morning's  early  ray, 

While  the  shades  of  night  depart : 
Let  thy  beams  of  light  convey 

Joy  and  gladness  to  my  heart : 
Now  o'er  all  my  steps  preside, 
And  for  all  ray  wants  provide 


MORNING.  h:^b 

3  Oh  !  what  joy  -hat  word  affords,— 
"  Thou  Shalt  rei^n  o'er  all  the  earth ;" 

King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords ! 
Send  thy  gospel-heralds  forth  ; 

Now  begin  thy  boundless  sway, 

Usher  in  the  glorious  day. 

D7o.  Praijer  for  Spiritual  Light. 

1  WR  lift  our  hearts  to  thee, 

Thou  Day-Star  from  on  high  ! 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 
Yet,  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  Oh  !  let  thy  rising  beams 

Dispel  the  shades  of  night ; 

And  let  the  glories  of  thy'love 

Come,  like  the  morning-ligh 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now ! 

How  dark  and  sad  before  ! — 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  May  we  this  life  improve 

To  mourn  for  errors  past ; 
And  live,  this  short  revolving  day, 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

^^Q  7s. 

JJ/y.  Morning-Thanks. 

1  THOU  that  dost  my  life  prolong  ! 
Kindly  aid  my  morning-song  ; 
Thankful,  from  my  couch  I  rise. 
To  the  God  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Thou  didst  hear  my  evening-cry ; 
Thy  preserving  hand  was  nigh  ; 
Peaceful  slumbers  thou  hast  shed, 
Grateful  to  my  weary  head. 

8  Thou  hast  kept  me  through  the  night,— 

'T  was  thy  hand  restored'the  light ; 

Lord  !  thy  mercies  still  are  new. 

Plenteous,  as  the  morning-dew. 
4  Still  my  feet  are  prone  to  stray, — 

Oh  !  preserve  me  throush  the  day  ; 

Dangers  every  where  abound, 

Sins  and  snares  beset  me  round. 


556  HYMN  8. 

5  Gently,  with  the  dawning  ray,  ' 

On  my  soul,  thy  beams  display ; 
Sweeter  than  the  smiling  morn, 
Let  thy  cheering  light  return. 

t)Oi/.  Morning-Prayer-Mceting . 

1  HOW  sweet  the  melting  lay, 

That  breaks  upon  the  ear, 
When,  at  the  hour  of  rising  day, 
Christians  unite  in  prayer  ! 

2  The  breezes  waft  their  cries, 

Up  to  Jehovah's  throne  ; 
He  listens  to  their  bursting  sighs. 
And  sends  his  blessings  down. 

3  So  Jesus  rose  to  pray, 

Before  the  morning-light ; 
Once  on  the  chilling  mount  did  stay, 
And  wrestle  all  the  night. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high. 

Who  sends  his  blessings  down, 
To  rescue  souls  condemned  to  die. 
And  makes  his  people  one. 

-Q1  ^-  ^^-    ^ 

t)(J  1 .  Morning-Meditationa. 

1  AWAKE,  my  drowsy  soul ! 

These  airy  visions  chase  ; 
Awake,  my  active  powers  renewed  . 
To  run»the  heavenly  race. 

2  See — how  the  rising  sun 

Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  every  brightening  ray  ! 

3  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Her  heavenly  parent  sing  ; 
And  to  her  great  original 
Her  humble  tribute  bring. 

4  Serene,  I  laid  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care , 
I  slept,  and  woke ;  and  still  I  foaqd 
My  kind  preserver  near. 


MORNING.  557 

b  Dear  Saviour  !  to  thy  cross, 
I  bring  my  sacrifice ; 
Tinrred  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend, 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

-CO  ^-  ^^• 

i)C>Z.  A  Moryiing-Song. 

1  ONCE  more,  my  soul !  the  rising  day 

Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  : 
Once  more,  my  voice  !  thy  tribute  pay 
To  liim  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  Nisrht  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound  ; 
Wide  as  the  heaven,  on  which  lie  sits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'T  is  he  supports  my  mortal  frame,—  " 

My  ^tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame. 

And  yet  his  ^raih  delays. 
i  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled, 

Since  the  last  setting  sun  ; 
And  yet  he  lengthens  out  my  thread, — 

And  yet  my  moments  run. 
5  Great  God  !  let  all  my  hours  be  thine. 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light ; 
Then  sliall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline. 

And  bring  a  peaceful  nigh:. 

I)  O  «l5  .  Morning-  Gratitude. 

1  IN  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 
I  safely  passed  the  sjlent  night: 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade,— 
I  drink  again  the  morning-light. 

'i  New-born,  I  bless  the  waking  hour. 
Once  more,  with  awe,  rejoice  to  be ; 
My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  power. 
And  springs,  my  guardian  God  !  to  thee. 

3  Oh  !  guide  me  throagh  the  various  maze, 
My  doubtful  feet  may  this  day  tread  ; 
And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blare, 
Where  dangers  press  around  my  head 


558  iiYMNy. 

4  A  deeper  shade  will  soon  impend, — 

A  deeper  sleep  mine  eyes  oppress; 
Yet,  then  thy  strenecth  shall  still  defend,  - 
Thy  goodness  still  delight  to  bless. 

5  That  deeper  shade  shall  break  away. 

That  deeper  sleep  shall  leave  mine  eyes, 
Thy  light  shall  give  eternal  day ; 
Thy  love — the  rapture  of  the  skies. 

ilJO^I:,    Praise  to  the  God  of  the  Morning. 

1  GOD  of  the  morning  !  at  thy  voice 

The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise. 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice, 
To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies  ;— 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  ea.?!, 

The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 
And  without  weariness  or  rest. 
Round  the  whole  earth,  he  flies  and  shiiies. 

3  Oh  !  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfill 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day; 
Witli  ready  mind,  and  active  will, 
March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

4  Lord  !  thy  commands  are  cjean  and  pur« 

Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyea ; 
Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure. 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

5  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide, 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss  : 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 
Are  faint,  and  cold,  compared  with  tliitj 


EVENING. 


^Q^  L.  M. 

DOO.  An  Evening- Sacrifice. 

1  GREAT  God  !  to  thee  my  evenmg-song 
With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  ; 
Oh .  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  iny  heart  with  lively  praise. 


EVENING  65y 

•2  My  days  unclouded,  as  they  pass, 
And  every  gently  rolling  hour. 
Are  inonuineuts  ol' wondrous  grace. 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power 

3  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Jesus; — his  dear  name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God  ! 
And  kind  acceptance,  at  thy  throne 

4  Let  this  West  hope  mine  eyelids  close 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 
And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

DOU.  Evening  Contemplation. 

1  SOFTLY,  now,  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upo«i  my  sight  away  ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord  !  I  would  commune  with  thee 
'i  Soon  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away  ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord  !  to  dwell  with  thee. 

C.  M. 
u(j  I  >        Evening-Prayer  and  Praise. 

1  INDULGENT  Father  !  by  whose  care, 

I've  passed  another  day, — 
Let  me,  this  night,  thy  mercy  share  ;-^ 
Oh  !  teach  me  how  to  pray. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mouru 

My  guilt  before  thy  face  ; 
Direct  me.  Lord  !  to  Christ  alone, 
And  save  me  by  thy  grace. 

3  Let  each  returning  nieht  declare 

The  tokens  of  thy  fSve ; 
And,  every  hour,  thy  grace  prepare 
My  soul  for  joys  above. 

4  And  when,  on  earth,  I  close  mine  eyes, 

To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 
Let  me,  to  heaven  and  glorv,  rise, 
To  see  thy  smiling  face. 


5tJ0  HYMNS. 

"'CO  Ss  and  7s.     Peculiar, 

r)00.  An  Evening -Offering. 

1  THROl^GIl  the  day  thy  love  has  spared  us 

Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Tlirough  the  silent  Avatches  guard  us 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest  ; 
Jesus  !  thou  our  guardian  be, 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  thee. 
'J  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes,— 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers. 

In  thine  arms,  let  us  repose, 
And,  when  life's  short  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  thee,  in  heaven,  at  last. 

il)0|/.  Repose  and  Devotion. 

1  NOW  from  labor  and  from  care. 

Evening-shades  have  set  me  free  ; 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  prayer, 

Lord  !  1  would  converse  with  thee : 
Oh  !  behold  me  from  above. 
Fill  me  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Sin  and  sorrow,  guilt  and  wo, 

Wither  all  my  earthly  joys  ; 
Naught  can  charm  me  here  below, 

But  my  Saviour's  melting  voice : 
Lord  !  forgive — thy  grace  restore. 
Make  me  thine  for  evermore. 

3  For  the  blessings  of  this  day, 

For  the  mercies  of  this  hour, 
For  the  gospel's  cheering  ray. 

For  the  Spirit's  quickening  power,  - 
Grateful  notes  to  thee  I  raise  ; 
Oh  !  accept  my  song  of  praise. 

-QA  ^-  ^^• 

tJt/U.  An  Evening- Song. 

1  DREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening-aong 

Like  holy  incense  rise  ; 
Assist  the  ofFerings  of  my  tongue. 
To  reach  the  lofty  SKies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard  ; 


EVENL\«.  5GI 

%nd  still,  to  drive  my  wants  away. 

Thy  mercy  stood  prepared.  ^ 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around ; 
But,  Oh !  how  few  returns  of  love 

Hath  my  Creator  found  I 
1  What  have  I  done  for  hjm  wno  diea 

To  save  my  wretched  soul  { 
[low  are  my  follies  multiplied, 

Fast  as  the  minutes  roil ! 

5  Lord  !  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine. 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee  ; 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renewed  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ning  blood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest,— 
As  in  th'  embrices  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  treast. 

rQi  c.  M. 

♦  > t/ 1 .         Evening-Prayer  and  Prainf.. 

1  INDULGENT  God  !  whose  bounteous  car 

O'er  all  thy  works  is  shown, — 
Oh  !  let  my  grateful  praise  and  prayer 
Arise  before  thy  throne. 

2  What  mercies  has  this  day  bestowed  ! 

How  largely  hast  thou  Dlestl 
My  cup  with  plenty  overfloAved,  * 

With  cheerlulness— my  breast. 

3  Now  may  soft  slumber  close  my  eves, 

From  pain  and  sickness  free  ; 
And  let  my  waking  thoughts  arise 
To  meditate  on  tliee. 

4  Thus  bless  each  future  day  and  night, 

Till  life's  vain  scene  is  o'er  ; 
And  then,  to  realms  of  endless  light 
Oh  !  let  my  spirit  soar. 

592.  Secret  Prayer  at  Thcilight, 

\  I  I>OVE  to  steal  awhile  away, 
From  every  cumbering  care, 
36 


562  HYMNS. 

And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day, 
In'humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love,  in  solitude,  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear ; 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore  ; 
My  cares  and  sorrows  all  to  cast, 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love,  by  faith,  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  reuew 

jWhile  here  by  tempests  driven. 
6  And,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er. 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm,  as  this  impressive  hour, 

And  lead  to  endless  day.     • 

C    M 
»)t7«L>o      Evening  Worship  in  the  Famtltf. 

1  O  LORD !  another  day  is  flown, 

And  we,  a  lonely  band. 
Are  met  once  more  before  thv  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fostering  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  bend  a  listening  ear 

To  praises  Ioav  as  ours  1 
Thou  wilt !— for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  And,  Jesus  !  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deij^n, 

As  we  before  thee  pray  ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  we  are  less  than  they. 

4  Thy  heavenly  grace  to  eacJi  impart :'. 

All  evil  far  remove  ; 
And  shed  abroad  in  every  heart 
Thine  everlasting  love. 

5  Thus  cleansed  from  sin  and  wholly  thsn*, 

A  flock  by  Jesus  led, 
The  Sun  of  righteousness  sVjall  shine 
Ih  glory  on  our  head. 


EVENING.  5(>3 

b  Oh  !  still  restore  our  wandering  feet, 
And  still  direct  our  way  ; 
Till  worlds  shall  fade,  and  faith  shall  greet 
The  dawn  of  endless  day. 

5y4.  An  Eveiiing-Ifi/Mri. 

1  TirUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on. 

Thus  fai  his  power  prolongs  my  days; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace.  * 

2  MucH  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 
He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

'i  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, — 
Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  ; 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 
Their  v/atchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

1  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground. 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 

^  „  ^  L.  M.    6  lines. 

0  Jo.  For  suck  as  keep  Saturday- Evening. 

1  SWEET  is  the  last,  the  parting  ray, 

Which  ushers  placid  evening  in ; 
When,  with  the  still,  expiring  day, 

The  Sabbath's  peaceful  hours  begin : 
How  grateful  to  the  anxious  breast 
The  sacred  hours  of  holy  rest ! 

2  Hushed  is  the  tumult  of  the  day. 

And  worldly  cares  and  business  cease, — 
While  soft  the  vesper-breezes  play. 

To  hymn  the  glad  return  of  peace  : 
Delightful  season  !  kindly  given 
To  turn  the  wandering  thoughts  to  heaven. 

3  Oft  as  this  peaceful  hour  shall  come. 

Lord  !  raise  my  thoughts  from  earthly  things, 
And  bear  them  to  my  heavenly  home. 
On  faith  and  hope's  celestial  wings ; 


564  iiVMNs. 

Till  'he  last  gleam  of  life  decay, 
In  one  eternal  Sabbath-day. 

"-or  S.  M. 

»>t/0.  Saturday-Evening. 

1  THE  hours  of  evening-  close  ; 
Its  lengthened  shadows,  drawn 
O'er  scenes  of 'earth,  invite-repose, 
And  wait  the  Sabbath-dawn. 
g^S  So  let  its  calm  prevail 

O'er  forms  of  outward  care ; 
Ncr  thought  for  "many  things' 
The  still  retreat  of  prayer. 

3  Our  guardian  Shepherd  near         ■* 

Hia  watchful  eye  will  keep  ; 
And,  safe  from  violence  and  fear. 
Will  fold  his  flock  to  sleep. 

4  So  may  a  holier  light, 

Than  earth's,  our  spirits  rouse, 
And  call  us,  strengthened  by  his  might, 
To  pay  the  Lord  our  vows. 


MORNING,   OR   EVENING. 


ro*^  L.  M. 

'»yiy  i ,     A  Song  for  Morning  and  Evenitig. 
I  MY  God  !  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new  ; 
And  morning-mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distill,  like  early  dew. 
£.  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  nigbr 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hourfa? 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers 
3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command  ; 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings,  from  thy  hand, 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 


M01i:VING.  OR  EVENING.  565 

C.  M. 
^ilOi      J\lorm'?ig  or  Evening-  Wors/n'p 

1  ON  thee,  each  morning,  O  my  God  ! 

My  waking  thoughts  attend  ; 
In  thee  are  founded  all  my  hopes. 
In  thee  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  preasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys  ; 
And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
A  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  When  evening-slumbers  press  my  eyca, 

With  his  protection  blest. 

In  peace  and  safety,  I  commit 

My  Wearied  limbs  torest. 

4  My  spirit  in  his  hand,  ser.ene. 

Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep, 
Thou,  Lord  '  art  with  me  still. 

D«i«7.     Morning  and  Eve^iing-Offtiing. 

1  nOSANNA,  with  a  cheerful  sound. 

To  God's  upholding  hand  ! 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round. 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  That  was  a  most  amazing  power 

That  raised  us  with  a  word  ; 
And,  every  day,  and  every  hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

3  The  rising  morn  cannot  assure,— 

That  we  shall  end  the  day ; 
Fo""  death  stands  ready  at  the  door 
To  hurry  us  away. 

4  Our  life  is  forfeited,  by  sin. 

To  God's  avenging  law  , 
We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King ' 
In  every  breath  we  draw. 

5  God  is  our  sun — whose  daily  lighE 

Our  joy  and  safety  brings  ; 
Our  feeble  frame  lies  safe,  at  night* 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 


566  HYMNS. 

r(\f\  ^'^^'    ^  ^"^*^" 

OUU.  Morning  a/idr Evening. 

1  WITEN  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies 
The  morning-light  salutes  mine  eyes, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine  ! 
On  me,  with  beams  of  mercy,  shine; 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  guilt  away. 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 
With  pard'ning  mercy  richly  blest. 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour  !  while  I  rest , 
And,  as  each  morning-sun  shall  rise, 

Oh  !  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

3  And,  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun. 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus  !  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying-bed  ; 
And  from  death's  gloom  mv  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  praise. 


THE  YEAR. 


^     ^  llsard5s. 

OUl.  The  New-Year. 

1  COME  let  us  anew 
Our  journey  pursue, 
Roll  round  with  the  year, 

And  never  stand  still  till  the  master  appear ; 
Ilis  adorable  will 
Let  us  gladly  fulfill, 
And  our  talents  improve, 

By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labor  of  love, 

2  Our  life  is  a  dream  ; 
Our  time,  as  a  stream. 
Glides  swiftly  away, 

And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay  : 

The  arrow  is  flown — 

The  moment  is  gone— 

The  millenial  year 
R«f>hes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity  's  hera 


THE  YEAR.  561 

3  Oh  !  that  each  in  the  day 

Of  his  coming  may  say,— 
'•  I  have  fought  my  way  th^'ough — 

I  have  Cnishea  the  work  which  thou  gav'st  me  to  do  •" 
Oh  !  that  each,  from  his  Lord, 
May  receive  the  glad  word, — 
"  Well  and  faithfully  done  ! 

ffnter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne ! " 

OU-w.  TTie  chavging  Seasons. 

1  GREAT  God  !  let  all  our  tuneful  powers 

Awake,  and  sing  thy  mighty  name  : 
Thy  hand  revolves  our  circling  hour-*  — 
Thy  hand  from  which  our  being  came. 

2  Seasons  and  moons  still  rolling  round, 

In  beauteous  order  speak  thy  praise ; 
And  years,  with  smiling  mercy  crowned 
To  thee  successive  honbrs  raise. 

3  To  thee  we  raise  the  annual  song, 

To  thee  the  grateful  tribute  give  ; 
Our  God  doth  still  our  years  prolong, 
And,  midst  unnumbered  deaths,  we  live 

4  Our  life,  our  health,  our  friends,  we  ow.» 

All  to  thy  vast,  unbounded  love  ; 

Ten  thousand  precious  gifts  below, 

And  hope  of  nobler  joys  above. 

5  Thus  will  we  sing,  till  nature  cease, 

Till  sense  and  language  are  no  more, 
And,  after  death,  thy  boundless  grace, 
Through  everlasting  years,  adore. 

OlJ«5»  New- Year : — Providential  Goodness. 

k  GOD  of  our  lives !  thy  various  praise 

Our  voices  shall  resound  : 

Thy  hand  directs  our  rleeting  days, 

And  bricgs  the  seasons!  round. 

2  To  thee  shall  grateful  songs  arise. 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend  ! 
Whose  constant  mercies,  from  the  skies 
In  eenial  streams  descend 


568  HYMNS. 

3  fn  every  scene  of  life,  thy  caro, 

In  every  age,  we  see  : 
And,  constant  ns  thy  favors  are, 
So  let  our  praises  be. 

4  Still  may  thy  love,  in  every  scene. 

In  every  age,  appear ; 
And  let  the  same  companions  (^eiga 

To  bless  the  opening  year. 
6  If  mercy  smile,  let  mercy  bring 

Our  wandering  souls  to  God  ; 
In  our  allli^tion.  we  shall  sing, 

If  thou  wilt  bless  the  rod. 

(>U4.        New-  Year : — God,  our  Helper 

1  OUR  helper,  God  !  we  bless  thy  nnia*!.. 
Whose  love  for  ever  is  the  same  ; 
The  tokens  of  thy  gracious  care 
Open,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year. 

2  Amid  ten  thousand  snares  we  stand, 
Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand  , 
And  see,  when  we  review  our  ways, 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3  Thus  far  thine  arm  has  led  us  on  ; 
Thus  far  we  make  thy  mercy  known; 
And  while  we  tread  this  desert  land. 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand 

4  Our  grateful  souls,  on  Jordan's  shore, 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more ; 
Then  bear,  in  thy  bright  courts  above, 
Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 

an-  c.  M. 

OUD.  New-  Year : — Prayer  for  a  Blessing. 
1  NOW,  gracious  Lord  !  thine  am  reveiil 
And  make  thy  glory  known  ; 
Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 
4  From  all  the  guilt  of  former  sin, 
May  mercy  set  us  free  ; 
And  let  this  year,  we  now  begin, 
Begin  and  end  with  thee. 


THE  YEAIl.  689 

3  f?erid  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
That  saints  may  love  tliee  more; 
And  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  loved  before. 
1  And,  when,  before  thee,  we  appear, 
In  our  eternal  home. 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

i>\iu.        A  Song  for  the  opening  Year. 
1  GREAT  God  .  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand  ', 
%        The  opening  year  thy  mercy  showa,— 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 
°.  By  ^ay,  by  night — at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  his  inces.sant  bounty  fed. 
By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future — all  to  us  unknown — 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy — and  thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored,  through  all  our  changing  dayi^ 

5  When  death  shall  close  our  earthly  sonf  9. 
And  seal,  in  silence,  mortal  tongues. 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust. 
Shall  keep  our  souls,  and  guard  our  dusi. 

-      -!  7s.     ' 

Oil  / .  7%e  opening  Year. 

I  BLESS,  O  Lord  !  the  opening  year 

To  the  souls  assembled  here"; 

Clothe  thy  word  with  power  divine, 

Make  us  willing  to  be  thine. 
''  When  thou  hast  thy  work  begun. 

Give  new  strengthlhe  race  to  run  ; 

Scatter  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears ; 

\\\pe  away  the  mourner's  tears. 


570  HYMNS. 

3  Bless  us  all  both  old  and  young,— 
Call  forth  praise  from  every  tongao; 
Let  our  whole  assembly  prove 
All  thy  power  and  all  thy  love. 

af\Q  ^'^  '^"'^  ^•-■ 

DUO.  A  Winter's  Day. 

1  TIME  is  winging  us  away, 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  ; 
Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  fiee, 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms 
All  that 's  mortal  soon  will  be 

Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 
A  journey  to  the  tomb  : 
Bui  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty  soon  above; 
Far  beyond  the  world's  alloy — 
Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 
_„„  C.  M.  Double. 

Dliy.  Spring  of  the  Year. 

1  WHILE  beauty  clothes  the  fertile  valo 

And  blossoms  on  the  spray  ; 
And  fragrance  breathes  in  every  gale, 

How  sweet  the  vernal  day  ! 
Hark  !  how  the  feathered  warblers  sing 
.  'T  is  nature's  cheerful  voice ; 

I      Soft  music  hails  the  lovely  spring. 

And  w^oods  and  fields  rejoice.  « 

2  How  kind  the  influence  of  the  skies, 

While  showers,  with  blessing  fraugnt, 
Bid  verdure,  beauty,  fragrance,  rise. 

And  fix  the  roving  thought ! 
Oh  !  let  my  wandering  heart  confess. 

With  gratitude  and  love, 
The  bounteous  hand  that  deigns  to  bless 

Each  smiling  field  and  grove. 

3  That  hand,  in  this  hard  heart  of  mine, 

Can  bid  each  virtue  live ; 


THE  YEAR.  571 

While  gentle  showers  ot"  grace  divine, 

Life,  beauty,  fragrance  give  : 
O  God  of  nature,  God  of  grace  ' 

Thy  heavenly  gifts  impart, 
And  bid  sweet  meditation  trace 

Spring  blooming  in  my  heart 

S.  M.  D. 


610.  ^     The  Spring. 

1  SWEET  is"e  time  of  spring, 

When  nature's  charms  appear; 
The  birds  with  ceaseless  pleasure  fling, 

And  hail  the  opening  year : 
But  sweeter  far  the  spring 

Of  wisdom  and  of  grace. 
When  children  bless  and  praise  their  King, 

Who  loves  the  youthful  race. 

2  Sweet  is  the  dawn  of  day, 

When  light  just  streaks  the  sky; 
When  shades  and  darkness  pass  away, 

And  morning's  beams  are  nigh  : 
But  sweeter  far  the  dawn 

Of  piety  in  youth  ; 
When  dotibt  and  darkness  are  withdrawD, 

Before  the  light  of  truth. 
^  Sweet  IS  the  early  dew, 

Which  gilds  the  mountain's  tops. 
And  decks  each  plaw  and  flower  vre  view 

With  pearly  glittering  drops  : 
But  sweeter  far  the  scene 

On  Zion's  holy  hill. 
When  there  the  dew  of  youth  is  seen 

Its  freshness  to  distill. 


611 


7s. 
Spring,  natural  and  spmtua*. 

1  PLEASING  spring  again  is  here  ; 
Trees  and  fields  in  bloom  appear; 
Hark  !  the  birds,  with  artless  lays, 
Warble  their  Creator's  praise. 

2  Lord !  afford  a  spring  to  me ; 
Let  me  feel  like  what  1  see  : 
Ah  !  my  winter  has  been  long,- 
ChillP'l  my  hopes,  suppr^essed  my  son? 


572  HYMlss 

3' How  tne  «oul  111  winter  mourni-, 
Till  the  Lord,  the  Sun,  r*;furns  i 
I'ill  the  Spirit'ti  gentle  rain 
Bids  the  lieart  revive  again  ! 

i  O  beloved  Saviour  !  haste, 
Tell  me— all  the  siormrj  are  past : 
Speak,  and  by  thy  gracious  voice, 
Make  my  drooping  soul  rejoi^ 

..      .  L.  M.        • 

?  1 1  ^ .     The,  Year  croicned  icith  Goodness. 

1  ETERNAL  Source  of  every  joy  ! 
Well  may  thy  praise  our  lijis  employ,— 
While,  in  thy  temple,  we  appear, 
Whose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year 

2  While, — as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll,— 
Thy  hand  supports  the  steady  pole ; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness,  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air  and  paints  the  land  : 
The  summer  rays,  with  vigor,  shine 
To  raise  the  corn,  and  cheer  the  vine. 

•  4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours. 

Through  all  our  coasts,  redundant  stcies  ; 
And  w  inters,  softened  by  thy  care, 
No  more  a  face  of  horror  wear. 
6  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  rtays 
Demand  successive  song^  of  prai.se; 
Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid. 
With  morning-light  and  evening-shade. 

filQ  ^•^^- 

OlO.  Summer  and  Harvest. 

A  TO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 
My  soul !  wake  all  thy  powers  ; 
He  calls'— and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest-hours. 

2  His  covenant  v.nth  the  earth  he  keeps ; 
My  tongue  !  his  goodness  sing ; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time  — 
The  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 


THE  YEAR  573 

S  Well-pieased  the  husbandmen  behold 
The  waving  yellow  crop  ; 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 
4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God  1  to  sow 
The  seeds  of  righteousness  ; 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and,  with  thy  beama 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

C.  M. 
014.  Seed-time  arid  Harvesi. 

1  FOUNTAIN  of  mercy,  God  oflove: 

How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ; 
The  changing  seasons,  as  they  move, 
I^roclaim  tlly  constant  care. 

2  When,  in  the  bosom  of  thp  eaith. 

The'sower  hid  the  £rrain, 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 
8  Tho  spring's  s-wcet  influence,  Lord,  vas  thine— 
The  plants  in  beauty  grew ; 
Thou  gav'st  refulgent  suns  to  shine. 
And  soft  refreshing  dew. 
4  These  varied  mercies,  from  above. 
Matured  the  swelling  grain : 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love. 
And  plenty  iills  the  plain. 
B  We  ow^n  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway — 
Thy  hand  all  nature  hails  :  *         , 

Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  'dij 
Summer  nor  winter  fafis. 
C.  m. 
0 1 0.  Fruitful  Seasons  from  God. 

1  O  THOU  who  givest  all  their  food  !- 

Causing  thy  sun  to  shine 
Upon  the  evil  and  the  good, — 
Earth's  teeming  stores  are  thine 

2  Thv  covenant  to  man  secures 

The  harvest  of  his  toil  ; 
Tiiy  faithful  word,  while  earth  endares. 
With  plenty  clothes  the  soil. 

3  The  wintry  frost,  the  flowery  prime, 

Alike  thy  laws  obey  : 


574  HYMNS. 

Each  herb  and  blossom  knows  its  time, 
And  feels  the  quickening  ray. 
4  Revolving  seasons  still  proclaim 
Thine  all-sustaining  word  : 

Seed-time  and  harvest  speak  ttiy  name,— 
The  promise-keeping  Lord. 

c^c  ^•^^• 

O  lO.  Close  of  the  Year. 

1  AWAKE,  ye  saints  !  and  raise  your  ej'esi 

And  raise  your  voices  high  ; 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  lova 
That  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  On  all  the  Avings  of  time  it  flies, 

Each  moment  brings  it  near  ; 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 
Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  rounds  shall  run, 

Nor  many  mornings  rise. 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  revealed 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature  !  speed  your  course : 

Y'^e  mortal  powers  !  decay  •, 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 
Ye  bring  eternal  day. 

t.>l  /.  Time  short — Man  frail. 

1  THEE  we  adore,  eternal  Name  ! 

AMd  humbly  own  to  thee. 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we! 

2  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  ; 
Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
-We  'er  traveling  to  the  grave. 

3  Good  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things  ! 
Th'  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead, 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

4  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  wo, 

Attends  on  every  breath, — 
And  yet  how  unconcerned  we  go, 
Upon  the  brink  of  death  ! 


DEATH.  575 


Waken,  O  Lord  !  oiir  drowsy  sen?«. 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road  ; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

IMav  ihey  be  found  with  God. 


DEATH, 


Q 1 0.  Death  and  Burial  of  Saints. 

I  UNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb ! 
Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust. 
•2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear, 
Invade  thy  bounds ; — no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  u.re, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  yo  Jesus  slept ; — God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave,  and  blessed  the  bed ; 
Rest  here,  bjest  saint  I— till,  from  his  throne, 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn  ! 

Attend,  O  earth  !  his  sovereign  word  ; 
Restore  thy  trust ; — a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 

t-mf^  8s  and  7s. 

0 1 1/.  Mourners  Comforted. 

1  CEASE,  ye  mourners  !  cease  to  languish, 
O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love ; 
Pain,  and  death,  and  night,  and  anguish,     • 
Enter  not  the  world  above, 
y  While  our  silent  steps  are  straying. 

Lonely  through  night's  deepening  shade, 
Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
Round  th'  immortal  spirit's  head. 
3  Light  and  peace  at  once  derivine. 
From  the  hand  of  God  most  lugb, 
In  his  glorious  presence  living, 
They  s'jall  never— never  die. 


57G  iiVMivs. 

4  Endleas  pleasure,  pain  excluding, 

Sickness  there,  no  more  can  come  ; 
There,  no  fear  of  ws,  intruding, 
Sheds  o'er  heaven  a  moment's  gloom. 

5  Nov/,  ye  mourners  !  cease  to  languish, 

O'er"  the  grave  of  those  you  love; 

Far  removed  from  pain  and  anguish, 

They  are  chanting  hymns  above. 

n/^0.  Dying  in  the  Lord. 

1  HEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 

For  all  the  pious  dead  ; — 
"  Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping-bed. 

2  "They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blessed, — 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are  ' 
From  sufferings  and  from  sins,  released, 
And  freed  from  every  snare 

3  •'  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife. 

They're  present  with  the  Lord  ; 
The  labors  of  their  moital  life 
End  in  «  'arge  reward." 

roi  '-'•  ^^■ 

XiiZ  1  •  Mourning  icith  Hope. 

1  WHY  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow 
When  God  recalls  his  own  ; 
And  bids  them  leave  a  world  of  wt-, 
For  an  immortal  crown? 
4.  Is  not  e'en  death  a  gain  to  those 
Whose  life  to  God  was  given? 
Gladly  to  earth  tlieir  eyes  they  close 
To  open  them  in  heaven. 

3  Their  toils  are  past--thelr  work  is  done 

And  they  are  fiUly  blest ; 
They  fought  tlie  fight,  the  vict'ry  wozL, 
And  entered  into  rest. 

4  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease  to  flow,— 

God  has  recalled  his  own  ; 
But  let  our  hearts,  in  every  woo.  / 

Still  say,—"  Thy  will  be  done!" 


DEATH.  <  577 

K)Z2,  Prayer  in  view  of  Deat/i. 

1  WHEN,  benJing  o'er  the  brink  of  )ilU 

My  trembling  soul  shall  stand, 
Waiting  to  pass  death's  awful  flood, 
Great  God  !  at  thy  command ; —  ' 

2  When  every  long-loved  scene  of  life 

Stands  ready  to  depart ; 
When  the  last  sigh  that  shakes  the  frame 
Shall  rend  this  bursting  heart ; — 

3  O  thou  great  Source  of  joy  supreme ! 

Whose  arm  alone  can  save, — 
Dispel  the  darkness  that  surroutds 
The  entrance  to  the  grave. 

4  Lay  thy  supporting,  gentle  hand 

Beneath  my  sinking  head ; 
And,  with  a  ray  of  love  divine. 
Illume  my  dying  bed. 

5  Leaning  on  thy  dear  faithfifl  breast. 

May  1  resign  my  breath, 
And  in  thy  fond  embraces  lose 
"The  bitterness  of  death." 

U^O.      Rejleclions  on  past  Generations. 

1  HOW  swift  the  torrent  rolls, 

That  bears  us  to  the  sea ! 
The  tide  which  hurries  thoughtless  eouls 
To  vast  eternity ! 

2  Our  fathers  ! — where  are  they, 

With  all  they  called  their  own  1— 
Their  joys  and  griefs — and  hopes  and  cares. 
And  wealth  and  honor— gone  ! 

3  But  joy  or  grief  succeeds 

Beyond  our  nional  thought, 
While  still  the  remnant  of  "their  diiat 
Lies  in  the  grave  forgot. 
$  There,  where  the  fathers  lie, 
Must  all  the  children  dwell ; 
f«for  other  heritage  possess, 
But  such  a  gloomy  cell. 
it 


578  JIYMMS. 

5  God  of  our  fathers !  liear,— 

TJiou  everlasting  friend  ! — 
While  we,  as  on  life's  utmost  verge. 
Our  souls  to  thee  commend. 

6  Of  all  the  pious  dead 

May  we  the  footsteps  trace, 
Till  with  them,  in  the  land  of  licht, 
We  dwell  before  thy  face- 

L.  M. 

«>^4.  Death  of  the  Righteous. 

1  now  l)lest  the  righteous  when  he  dies,— 
When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest  • 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes! 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast  ! 
'2  So  fades  a  summer-cloud  away ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er  •, 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day  ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around,— 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys; 
Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound. 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears  ! 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell  ; 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world !  farewell  I 

5  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay. 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  llies; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  «ay, — 
"How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  tiieHi' 

^  8s  and  7s. 

U-^O.  The  dying  Saint  comforted. 

1  HAPPY  soul!  thy  days  are  ending,— 

All  thy  mourning  days  below  : 
Go,  the  angel-guards  attending — 

To  the  sight  of  Jesus  go ! 
Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 

Lo  I  ine  Saviour  stands  above; 
cShows  the  fulness  of  his  merit-  - 

R«-!j:hes  out  the  crown  of  igvu 


626 


DEATH.  579 

2  For  the  joy  he  se.a  before  tlee 

Bear  a  momentary  pain ; 
Die— to  live  a  life  of  glory ; 

Suffer— with  thy  Lord  to  reign : 
Strugsle,  through  thy  latest  passion, 

To  thy  dear  Redeemer's  breast,— 
I'o  his  uttermost  salvation, — 

To  his  everlasting  rest. 

7s  and  4. 
>.  Support  in  Death. 

1  WHEN  the  vale  of  death  appears,— 

Faint  and  cold  this  mortal  clay, — 
Kind  Forerunner  !  soothe  my  fears, 

Light  me  through  he  darksome  wav  : 
Break  the  shadows, — 

Usher  in  eternal  day. 

2  Upward  from  this  dying  state, 

Bid  my  -waiting  soul  aspire; 
Open  tlJou  the  crystal  gate; 

To  thy  praise  attune  my  lyre : 
Tlien,  triumphant, — 

I  -will  join  th'  immortal  choir, 

C  When  the  mighty  trumpet  blown, 
Shall  the  judgment-dawn  proclaim; 
From  the  central,  burning  throne,  . 

Mid  creation's  final  llame  ; 
"With  the  ransomed, — 

Thou  wilt  own  my  worthless  name. 

.  C.  M. 

\/y^  i  »  Mourning  with  Hope. 

1  THAT  once-loved  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 
Each  mournful  thought  employs  ; 
And  nature  weeps,  her  comforts  fled, 
And  withered  all  her  joys. 

l  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time,— 
When  what  we  now  deplore 
Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime, 
And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

3  Then  cease,  fond  nature  '  cease  thy  tearb, 

Religion  poinw  on  high; 


580  HYMNS. 

There  everlasting  spring'  appearf?. 
And  joys  that  cannot  die. 

(».2o.  Death  of  an  Infant. 

1  SO  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flowca-,— 
Frail  smiling  solace  of  an  hour ! 

So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

2  Is  there  no  kind, — no  lenient  art, 
To  heal  the  anguish  of  the  heart  1 
Spirit  of  grace !  be  ever  nigh, 
Thy  comforts  are  not  made  to  die. 

3  Bid  gentle  patience  smile  on  pain, 
Till  dying  hope  shall  live  again  ; 

Hope  wipes  the  tear  from  sorrow's  eye, 
Ar.d  faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 

U^ft/.  Tlte  Ch-ave  peaceful.         . 

1  HOW  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave, 

Where, — life's  vain  tumults  past, — 
Th'  appointed  house,  by  heaven's  decree 
Receives  us  all  at  last ! 

2  The  wicked  there  from  troubling  cease, 

Their  passions  rage  no  more ; 
And  there  the  weary  pilgrim  rests 
From  all  the  toils  he  bore. 

3  All,  leveled  by  the  hand  of  death, 

Die  sleeping  in  the  tornb. 
Till  God,  in  judgment,  call  them  lorth 
To  meet  their  final  doom. 

630.  Prospect  of  Death. 

\  MY  soul!  come,  meditate  the  day, 
And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay. 
And  lly  to  unknown  lands. 
'I  And  you,  my  eyes  !  look  down  and  view 
The  hollow  gaping  tomb  ; 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  ycu, 
Whene'er  the  summons^  come. 


DEATH.  58J 

3  Oh !  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 
And  place  us  in  their  stead; 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  converse  with  the  dead. 
^     4  Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above, 
In  their  own  glorious  Ibrms. 
And  wonder,  why  our  souls  should  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 
5  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay. 
Bel'ore  the  summons  come, 
And  pray,  and  wish  our  souls  away, 
To  their  eternal  home. 

C-'yi  8.S  and  7s." 

0»>  1 .      T/ie  Spirit  of  a  dying  Christian. 

1  PARTING  soul !  the  floods  await  thee, 

And  the  billows  round  thee  roar  ; 
Vet  rejoice, — the  holy  city 
Stands  on  yon  celestial  shore. 

2  There  are  crowns  and  thrones  of  glory, 

There  the  living  waters  ghde  ; 

There  the  just  in  shining  raiment, 

Standing  by  Immanuel's  side. 

3  Linger  not, — the  stream  is  narrow, 

Though  its  cold  dark  waters  rise ; 

He,  who  passed  the  flood  before  thee. 

Guides  thy  path  to  yonder  skies. 

Oo^.  Death  disarmed. 

1  WHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die  7 

What  tim'rous  worms,  we  mortals  are! 
Death  is  the  gate. of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life. 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

-  3  Oh  !  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  6oul  would  stretch  her  v/ings  ia  ha£te, 
Flv  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate — 
Kor  feel  th    terrors  as  she  passed 


582  liYMNS. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying:  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there, 

^OQ  C    M 

\}0*Jm     Comfort  in  the  Death  of  Friends. 

1  WHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  sliake  at  death  alarms  1 
'T  is  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  1 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  tlie  tomb? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blessed, 

And  softened  every  bed  : 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest 
But  with  their  dying  Ilead  1 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascended  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way  ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  his  saints  shall  lly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound. 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground  ! 
Ye  saints  !  ascend  the  skies. 

0(J4.  Silent  Submis3i.on. 

1  PEACE  !  't  is  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hnnd 

That  blasts  our  joys  in  death, 
Changes  the  visage  once  so  dear, 
And  gathers  back  our  dust. 

2  'T  is  he,  the  potentate  supreme 

Of  all  the  worlds  above. 
Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule, 
Noi  from  their  purpose  move. 


DEATH.  583 

3  'Tis  he.  whose  justice  might  u'einand 

Our  souls  a  sacrifice  ; 
Yet  scatters,  with  unwearied  hand, 
A  thousand  rich  suppUes. 

4  <  >ur  covenant-God  and  Father  he, 

In  Christ,  our  bleeding  Lord  ; 
Whose  grace  can  heal  the  bursting  heart 
With  one  reviving  word. 

5  Silent  we  own  Jehovah's  name,— 

We  kiss  thy  chastening  hand  ; 
And  yield  our  comforts  and  our  life, 
To 'thy  supreme  command. 

p^r  ^-  ^^- 

xfO'i},  Triumph  over  Death. 

1  GREAT  God  !  I  own  the  sentence  jusc, 

And  nature  must  decay  ; 
1  yield  my  body  to  the  dust, 
To  dwell  with  fellow-clay. 

2  Yet  fa'th  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

And  trample  on  the  tomhs  ; 

My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

My  God,  my  Saviour,  cones. 

3  The  mighty  Conqueror  shall  appear 

High  on  a  royal  seat ; 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  fops, 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

4  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face, 

With  strong,  immortal  eyes  ; 
And  feast  upon  thine  unknowa  grace 
With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

j-»»jxi  12s  and  lis. 

O , >0.  A  Ficneral  Hyjnu 

\  TilOU  art  gone  to  the  grave-  but  we  will  not 
deplore  thee. 
Though  sorrows  anddarkness  encompass  the 
tomb; 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  .ts  portals  before 
thee, 
Ar.d  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guida  ihrourh 
llie  gloom. 


584  HYMNS. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave— we  if  o  longer  belsr.W 

thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  thy 
side; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  enfold 
thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Sinless  hath 
died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave— and,  its  mansions 

forsaking, 
Perchance   tliy  weak  spirit  in  doubt   lingered 
long; 
But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright  on  thy 
waking, 
And  the  sound  thou  didst  hear  vv^as  the    s* 
raphim's  song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave— but  we  will  not  de- 

plore thee. 
Since  God  was  thy  ransom,   thy  guardian,  thy 

guide  ; 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  restore 

thee. 
And  death  hath  no  sting,  since  the  Saviour  halb 

died. 

\}0  a  .  Victory  over  Death. 

1  OH  !  for  an  overcoming  faith, 
To  cheer  my  dying  hours  ; 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster,  death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 
S  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 
My  quivering  lips  should  sing. — 
"  Where  is  thy  boasted  vict'ry,  grave  ? 
O  deatli !  where  is  thy  sting  V 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I  'm  secure  ; 

Death  has  no  sling  besides  : 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power, 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid  ; — 
Who  makes  us  conquerors,  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ,  oc.r  living  head. 


DEATH.  5b5 

638.  The  Death  of  Children. 

1  YE  mourning  saints  !  whose  streaming  tears 

Flow  o'er  your  children  dead. — 
Sav  not  in  transports  of  despair, 
That  all  your  hopes  are  fled. 

2  While,  cleaving  to  that  darling  dust,    , 

In  fond  distress  ye  lie. 
Rise,  and  with  joy,  and  reverence,  view 
A  heavenly  parent  nigh. 

3  Though — your  young  branches  torn  away 

Like  withered  trunks  ye  stand  ; 

With  fairer  verdure  shall  ye  bloom. 

Touched  by  th'  Almighty's  hand. 

4  "I  '11  give  the  mourner,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  In  my  own  house  a  place  ; 
No  names  of  daughters  and  of  sons 
Could  yield  so  high  a  grace. 

5  "Transient  and  vain  is  every  hope 

A  rising  race  can  give  ; 
la  endless  honor  and  delight, 

My  children  all  shall  live." 
G  We  welcome,  Lord  !  those  rising  tears, 

Through  which  thy  face  Ave  see ;  [hearts. 

And  bless  those  wounds    which,  through  our 

Prepare  a  way  for  thee. 

k)0\j.        The  Christian's  parting  Hour. 

1  now  sweet  the  hour  of  closing  day, 

When  all  is  peaceful  and  serene  ; 
And  the  broad  sun's  retiring  ray 
Sheds  a  mild  lustre  o'er  the  scene 

2  Such  is  the  Christian's  parting  houi,— 

So  peacefully  he  sinks  to  rest ; 
When  faith,  endued  from  heaven  with  power. 
Strengthens  and  cheers  his  languid  breast. 

$  Mark  but  that  radiance  of  his  eye.— 
That  smile,  upon  his  wasted  cheek 
They  tell  us  of  his  glory  nigh, 
In  language  wb'ich  no  tongue  can  speak. 


586  iiiMNS. 

i  A  beam  from  heaven  is  sent  to  cheer 
The  pilgrim  on  his  gloomy  road ; 
And  angels  are  attending  near, 
To  bear  him  to  their  bright  abode. 

5  Who  would  not  wish  to  die,  like  those 
Whom  God's  own  Spirit  deigns  to  bless ; 
To  sink  into  that  soft  repose, — 
Then  wake  to  perfect  happiness ! 

aAfi  ^-  ^■ 

O'lli.  The  Christian's  Fareicell. 

1  YE  golden  lamps  of  heaven !  farewelJ, 

With  all  your  feeble  light  ; 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon 
Pale  empress  of  the  night. 

2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day ! 

In  brighter  flames  arrayed,— 
My  soul,  that  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
No  more  demands  thy  aid. 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode  ; 
The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  cotirts, 
Where  I  shall  see  my  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display  ; 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix, 
With  that  unvaried  day, 

5  No  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  into  mine  eyes  ; 

Nor  the  meridian  .sun  decline 

Amid  those  brighter  skies. 

6  \"iere  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite ; 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  view. 
With  infinite  delight. 

CM. 
04 1 .  The  Mo7nent  after  Beatfu 

1  IN  vam  the  fancy  strives  to  paint 
The  moment  after  death,— 
The  glories  that  surround  a  saint, 
When  yielnmg  up  his  breath 
/ 


DEATH.  SS? 

t  One  gentle  sigh  the  fetters  breaks : 
We  scarce  can  say, — He  's  gone  I — 
Before  the  willing  spirit  takes 
Its  mansions  near  the  throne. 

3  Faith  strives — but  all  its  eftoits  fail,— 

To  trace  the  spirit's  flight ; 
No  eve  can  pierce  within  the  veil 
Which  hides  the  world  of  light 

4  Thus  much — and  't  is  enough  to  know — 

Saints  are  completely  blest ; 
Have  done  with  sin,  and  care,  and  wo, 
And  with  their  Saviour  rest. 

5  On  harps  of  gold,  tliey  praise  his  name, 

And  see  him  face  to  face  : 
Oh  !  let  us  catch  the  heavenly  fiame. 
And  live  in  his  embrace. 

C.  M. 

04^.      Tfie  earthly  and  heavenly  House. 

1  THERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands. 

Eternal,  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  mv  spirit,  waiting,  stands. 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and'fall ; 

Then,  O  my  soul  !  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  0^311. 

3  'T  is  he,  by  his  almighty  grate, 

Who  forms  thee  fit  lor  heaven ; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place. 
Hath  his  own  spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come  ; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word  ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home. 
We  're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

5  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see  ; 
We  would  be  absent  froir  tJie  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord  !  with  thee 

o4o.  A  Voicefrom  the  Tomb. 

1  HARK !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound  \ 
My  ears  !  attend  the  cry— 


588  ilYMNS 

"  Ye  living  men  !  come  view  tlie  ground. 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "Princes    this  clay  must  be  your  bed. 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ; 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head, 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God  !  is  this  our  certain  doom  1 

And  are  we  still  secure? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ! 

4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We  '11  rise  above  the  sky. 

1)44.  Death  and  the  Resurrection. 

1  AND  must  this  body  die? — 

This  mortal  frame  decay  1 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

And  often  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust,  - 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  m  glorious  grace, 

Shall  these»vile  bodies  shine ; 
And  every  shape,  and  every  face. 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love; 
We  would  adorehis  grace  belov/. 
And  sing  his  power' above. 

5  Dear  Lord  !  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs , 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

aA^  ^-  ^-  ^^• 

D43»      The  Death-Bed  of  the  Righteoub. 
I  THIS  place  is  holy  ground  ; 

World !  with  thy  cares,  away  ! 


IJEATH.  589 

cyieiice  and  darkness  reign  arottUn  • 

But  lo  '  the  break  of  day  1 
What  bright  and  sudden  dav.-a  appears 
To  shine  upon  this  scene  of  tears  ! 

2  Behold  the  bed  of  death — 

Tliis  pale  and  lovely  cLny  ! 
Heard  ye  the  sob  of  parting  breath  } 

Marked  ye  the  eyes'  last  ray  ?— 
No  ! — life  so  sweetly  ceased  to  be, 
It  lapsed  in  immortality. 

Could  tears  revive  the  dead, 

Rivers  should  swell  our  eyes  ; 
Could  sighs  recall  the  spirit  lied, 

We  would  not  quench  our  sighs, 
Till  love  relumed  this  altered  mieiij 
\nd  all  th'  embodied  soul  were  seen. 

4  Bury  the  dead, — and  weep, 
In  stillness,  o'er  the  loss  ; 
Bury  the  dead, — in  Christ  they  sleep 

Who  bore  on  earth  his  cross, 
And,  from  the  grave,  their  dust  shall  rise 
n  his  own  imacfe  to  the  skies. 


646 


C.  M. 
Fwiei-al. 

1  BENEATH  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head, 

Is  equal  warning  given  ; 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, — 
Above  us,  is  the  heaven. 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

And  lurks  in  every  flower ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril— every  hour. 

3  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  rosy  light 

Of  youth's  soft  cheek  decay, 
And  fate  descend,  in  sudden  night, 
On  manhood's  middle  day. 

1  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  steps  of  age 
Halt  feebly  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  yet  shall  earth  our  hearts  engage, 
And  dreams  of  days  to  come? 


590  HYMNS. 

5  Turn,  mortal !  turn  ;  thy  danger  fcnow; 

Where'er  thy  loot  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  deaa. 

6  Turn,  Christian  !  turn  ;  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  divinely  given  ; 
The  forms,  wiiich  underneath  thee  lie, 
Shall  live,  for  hell,  or  heaven. 

CA^  CM. 

l>4  / .  Death  and  Eternity. 

1  STOOP  down,  my  thoughts  !  that  used  vo  rise 

Converse  a  while  with  death  ; 
Think — how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quivering  lip  hangs  feebly  down, 

His  pulse  is  faint  and  few  ; 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan, 
Hf}  bids  the  world  adieu  ! 

3  But  Oh  .  the  soul  that  never  dies  ! 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay  : 
Ye  thoughts  !  pursue  it  where  it  nie«K 

And  track  its  wondrous  way  : — 
i.  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts,  triumpliant  there  ; — 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell. 

In  infinite  despair. 

5  And  must  this  body  faint  and  die  1 

And  must  this  soul  remove '? 
Oh  1  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 
To  bear  it  safe  above  ! 

6  Jesus  !  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand, 

My  naked  soul  I  trust ; 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  comm.and, 
To  drop  into  my  dust. 

D4:0.       Prayer  for  the  dying  Christian. 
1  GENTLY,  my  Saviour  !  let  me  uowa, 
To  slumber  in  the  arms  of  death  : 
I  rest  my  woul  on  thee  alone, 
E'en  til!  my  last  expiring  breath. 


DEATH.  001 

2  Soon  will  ilie  storm  of  life  be  o'er, 

And  I  shall  enter  endless  rest  ; 
There  I  ^hall  live  to  sin  no  more, 
And  bless  thy  name  for  ever  blest. 

3  Bid  me  possess  sweet  peace  within 

Let  childlike  patience  keep  my  heart ; 
Then  shall  I  feel  my  heaven  begin, 
Before  my  spirit  hence  depart. 

4  Hasten  thy  chariot,  God  of  love! 

And  fetch  me  from  this  world  of  wo ; 
I  long  to  reach  those  joys  above, 

And  bid  forewell  to  all  below. 
G  Tltere  shall  my  raptured  spirit  raise 

Still  louder  Tiotes  than  angels  sing,-- 
Hieh  glories  to  Immanuel's  grace, — 

IMy  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Ring ! 

04:1/.  Mourning  with  Submission. 

1  THE  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge 

The  flowing  tear,  the  heaving  sigh, 
When  righteous  persons  fall  around, — 
When  tender  friends  and  kindred  die. 

2  Yet  not  one  anxious,  murm'ring  thought 

Should  with  our  mourning  pa.ssions  blend 
Nor  Avould  our  bleeding  hearts  forget 
Th'  almighty,  ever-living  Friend. 

3  Beneath  a  numerous  train  of  ills. 

Our  feeble  llesh  and  heart  may  fail ; 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in  thee,  our  God, 
O'er  every  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

4  Our  Father-God  !  to  thee  we  look, 

Our  Rock,  our  Portion  and  our  Frier  d  ; 
And  on  thy  covenant-love  and  truth, 
Our  sinking  souls  shall  still  depend. 

650.  Tlie  Death  of  a  Yoidh. 

\  WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away, 
By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
That  pity  mus',  demand. 


ti^2  HYMNS. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

Oh !  may  thrs  truth,  impressed 
With  awl'ul  power,— "I  too  must  die  '" 
,         Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more; 

IJehold  the  gaping  tomb ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour, — 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  Oh  !  let  ns  fly-rto  .lesus  fly — 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save ; 

Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  grave.     ' 

5  Great  God  !  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 

With  cleansing,  healing  power  ; 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart, 
Eor  death's  surprising  hour. 

n^^  CM. 

v>«)  X .  Death  and  the  Resivrrection. 

1  THROUGH  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  |>ath, 

Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 

We,  soldiers  of  an  injured  king, 

Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There,  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 

And  all  our  powers  decay, 

Our  cold  remains,  in  solitude. 

Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 

3  Our  labors  done,  securely  laid 

In  this  our  last  retreat. 
Unheeded,  o'er  our  silent  dvist. 
The  storms  of  life  shall  beat. 

4  Yet  not  thus  lifeless,  thus  inane. 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie  ; 
For,  o'er  life's-wreck,  that  spark  ahall  riae 
To  seek  its  kindred  sky. 

5  These  ashes  too, — this  little  dust,— 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep. 
Til!  the  last  angel  rise  and  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 
l>  Then  love's  soft  dew,  o'er  every  eye, 
s^hall  shed  its  mildest  rays. 


DEATH.  593 


And  the  loug-sileut  dust  ehall  burst. 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

a-*^  c.M. 

ly^Z*        Death  dreadful  or  delightftd 

1  DEATH  !— 't  i«  a  melancholy  day, 

To  those  who  have  no  God, — 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forced  away 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain,  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes.— 

But  guilt  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  tne  skies, 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 

3  Awake,  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  wo  ! 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear  ; 
Why  will  ye  sink  to  flames  below, 
And  dwell  for  ever  there  1 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  yuu. 

And  flashes  in  your  face  ; 
And  thou,  my  soul !  look  downward  too. 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

U«)t>.  Death  and  Judgment  appointed  to  aii. 

1  HEAVEN  has  confirmed  the  dread  decret 

That  Adam's  race  must  die  ; 
One  general  ruin  sweeps  them  down 
And  low  in  dust  they  lie. 

2  Ye  living  men  !  the  tomb  survey. 

Where  you  must  shortly  dwell ; 
Hark  !  how  the  awful  summon*  sounds, 
In  every  funeral-knell ! 

5  Once  you  must  die— and  once  for  all,— 

The  solemn  purport  we'iih  ; 
For  know,  that  heaven  an  J  hell  are  hun^. 
On  that  important  day. 

(  Those  eyes,  so  long  in  darkness  veiled, 
Must  wake  the  Judge  to  see; 
And  every  word,  and  every  thouebt. 
Must  pa.ss  his  scrutiny. 
3S 


594  HYMNS. 

5  Oh  !  may  I,  in  the  Judge,  behold 
My  Saviour  and  my  Friend  ; 
And,  far  above  the  reach  of  death, 
With  all  thy  saints  ascend. 


JUDGMENT. 


OS'S:.      Christ  coming  to  save  his  Pei^U: 

1  Hark — that  shout  of  rapturous  joy 

Bursting  forth  from  yonder  cloud  .' 
Jesus  comes — and,  through  the  sky, 
Angels  tell  their  joy  aloud. 

2  Hark  ! — the  trumpet's  avirful  voice 

Sounds  abroad  through  sea  and  land; 
Let  his  people  now  rejoice, 
Their  redemption  is  at  hand. 

3  See  ! — the  Lord  appears  in  view  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  before  him  fly ; 
Rise,  ye  saints  !  he  comes  for  you,— 
Rise,  to  meet  him  in  the  sky. 

4  Go  and  dv/ell  with  him  above. 

Where  no  foe  can  e'er  molest ; 
Happy  in  the  Saviour's  love, 
Ever  blessing,  eVer  blest. 

^^^  CM.' 

OeJ»).  God,  the  awful  Judge. 

1  SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts! 

And  thou,  O  earth  !  adore  ; 
Let  death  and  hell,  through  all  their  cossts. 
Stand  trembling  at  his  power. 

2  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  Ihe  sky^ 

He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne  ; 

There  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie, 

Till  vengeance  darts  them  down. 

3  Think,  O  my  soul !  the  dreadful  day, 

When  this  incensed  God 
Shall  rend  the  sky,  and  burn  the  eea. 
And  send  his  wrath  abroad . 


JUDGMENT.  595 

4  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do? 

He  once  defied  the  Lord  ; 
But  he  shall  dread  the  thunderer  now. 
And  sink  beneath  his  word. 

5  Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll 

To  blast  the  rebel-worm, 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  soul, 
In  one  eternal  storm. 

y^-:^  8s,  7s  and  4. 

Ot)0.  Christ  coming  to  Judgment. 

1  LO  .  he  comes,  in  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favored  sinners  slain  ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 
Hallelujah  ;— 

Jesus  shall  for  ever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty  ; 
Those  who  set  at  nought,  and  sold  him.. 
Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 
,     Deeply  waiiinsr, — 
'  Shall  the  great  Messiah  see. 

3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven,  and  earth  shall  llee  away ; 
All  who  hate  him,  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day ; 
Come  to  juagmeni ! — 

Come  to  judgment, — come  away. 

4  Now  the  Saviour,  long-expected, 

See,  in  solemn  pomp,  appear ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air. 
Hallelujah ! — 

See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

ff^  83,  7s  and  4.  ^ 

Ot)  / .  Tlie  Jadgvient  welcomed. 

I  LO !  he  Cometh, — countless  trumpets 
/      Wake  to  life  the  slumbering  dead  ; 
Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels, 

See  their  great  exalted  Head : 
Hallelujah  !— 
Welcome^  welcome,  Son  of  God ! 


596  HYMNS. 

2  Full  of  joyfttl  cxpectaticn, 

Saints  behold  the  Judge  appear : 
Truth  and  justice  go  before  him— 

Now  the  joyful  sentence  hear  ; 
Hallelujah  !— 

Welcome,  welcome,  Judge  divine! 

3  "  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father  ! 

Enter  into  life  and  joy  ; 
Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows  ; 

Endless  praise  be  your  employ:" 
Hallelujah  !— 

Welcome,  welcome  to  the  skies 

C.  M. 

ODO.  Everlasting  Absence  of  God  intolerable. 

1  THAT  awlul  day  will  surely  come, 

Th'  api)ointed  hour  makes  haste, — 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys ! 

Thou  sovereign  of  my  heart! 
-     How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound — Depart  I 

3  Oh  !  wretched  state  of  deep  despair- 

To  see  my  God  remove. 
And  fix  my  doleful  station,  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love  ! 

4  Jesus  !  I  throw  my  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast  ; 
Without  one  gracious  smile  from  thee. 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

t>  Oh  !  tell  me  that  my  worthless  nam* 
Is  graven  on  thy  hands ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book, 
Where  ray  salvation  stands 

C.  M. 
ODt/»  The  JudgmeJit  antidpalca. 

1  WHEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  deatJi 
O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear. 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, — 
Oi !  how  shaU  I  appear? 


JUDGMENT.  597 

'I  1*1  now,  while  pardon  may  be  (ouixi. 
And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  wirh  inward  horror  shrinks. 
And  trembles  at  the  thought ; — 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord  !  shall  stand  d!sclo8e<4, 

In  majesty  severe. 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul,— 
Oh  !  how  shall  1  appear  } 

4  Then  see  ray  sorrows,  gracious  Lord ! 

Let  mercy  set  me  free  ; 
While,  in  the  confidence  of  prayer, 
My  heart  takes  hold  of  thee. 

5  For  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

Thy  mercy  to  procure  ; 
Since  thy  beloved  Son  has  dieiT 
To  make  that  mercy  sure. 

^^  Ss,  7s  and  4.    » 

ODO.  Tae.  Judgment-Trumj)et. 

1  HARK! — the  judgment-trumpet  soucdiag 

Rends  the  skies  and  shakes  the  poles  , 
Lo  !  the  day,  with  wrath  abounding. 

Breaks  upon  astonished  souls: 
Every  creature 

Now  the  awJ'ul  Judge  beholds. 

2  Jesu.s,  captain  of  salvation, 

Leads  his  armies  down  the  skie."? ; 
Every  kindred,  tribe  and  nation. 

From  the  sleep  of  death,  arise : 
Htjfiven's  loud  summons 

Fills  the  world  with  dread  surprise. 
i  ZioiVs  king,  his  throne  a.^cending, 

Calls  his  saints  before  his  face  ;     • 
Crowns,  with  glcry  never-ending. 

All  the  children  of  his  grace: 
Heaven  shall  echo  ;— 

Songs  of  triumph  till  the  place. 
4  Look  beneath,  whexe  hell  is  burning  i 

There  the  sons  of  darkness  lie; 
Hope  to  black  despair  is  turning  ; 

There  the  worm  shall  never  dift : 
Careless  sinner ! — 

'"^h  !  to  Jefius  quicWy  fly 


598  HYMNb. 

m  ^-  ^^ 

K}U  I .  IVie  Judgment- Scene. 

1  THE  Lord  shall  come, — the  earth  shall  quak)3 
'i'he  mountains  to  their  centre  Bliake  ; 

And,  witherin:^  from  the  vault  of  night, 
The  stars  shall  pale  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  shall  come, — but  not  the  same 
As  once,  in  lowliness,  he  came, — 

A  silent  lamb  bel'ore  his  foes, — 
A  weary  man,  and  full  of  woes. 

3  The  Lord  shall  come, — a  dreadful  form, 
With  rainbow-Avreath,  and  robes  of  storm. 
On  cherub- wings  and  wings  of  wind, — 
Appointed  judge  of  all  mankind. 

4  Can  this  he  he,  who  wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway  ; 
Oppressed  b^power,  and  mocked  by  prido, 
The  Nazarene — the  Crucilled  1 

5  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call, — 
"Rocks, — hide  us  .'—mountains  !  on  ub  fall  1" 
The  saints,  ascending  from  the  tomb. 

Shall  joyful  sing,— "The  Lord  i^  come  !" 

„^^  8s,  7s  and  4. 

t>0.^.  Saints  and  Sinners  judged. 

1  DAY  of  judgment !  day  of  wonders  ! 

Hark  ! — the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 

Shakes  the  vast  creation  round : 
How  the  summons  * 

Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound ! 

2  See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine  ! 
You,  who  long  for  his  appearing. 

Then  shall  say, — "  This  God  is  mma  !" 
Gracious  Saviour  ! 

Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine. 

3  At  his  call,  the  dead  awaken. 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea ; 
All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken, 

By  his  looks,  prepare  to  flee . 
Careless  sinner ! 

What  will  then  become  of  theeV 


JtJDGMENT.  5^1) 

4  But  to  thosfi  who  have  confesseii, 
Loved  and  served  the  Lord  below. 

lie  will  say, — "  Come  near,  ye  blessed ' 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow  ! 

You  for  ever 
•Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 

{*£**:>  -jsandZs.    Irregular. 

l)t)t>.  Christ,  coming  to  Jiidgmeyu. 

.  GREAT  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear'i- 

The  end  of  things  created  ! 
Behold  the  Judge  of  man  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ! 
The  trumpet  sound.s— the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  beforei  .'- 

Prepare,  my  soul  1  to  meet  him. 
i  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise. 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  him  in  the  skies,        / 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding  . 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day, 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  him. 
3  Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear  \ 

The  end  of  things  created  !■ 
Behold  the  Judge  of  man  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ! 
Low  at  his  cross  I  view  the  day. 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pas53  away 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 

(>*>4.  The  Judgment  in  Prospect. 

1  AND  will  the  Judge  descend? 

And  must  the  dead  arise  7 

And  not  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all- discerning  eyes  7 

2  Ilnw  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day. 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face 
Astonished,  shrink  away  7 

3  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakj 

The  mansions  of  the  def 


Kea 


665 


6()0  HYMNS. 

Hark  ! — from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidiugs  spread  ! 

4  Ye  sinners  !  seek  his  grace,— 

His  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross. 
And  find  salvation  there. 

5  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled  ; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 

His  blessings  on  your  head. 

L.  C.  M. 
TJie  Saint  at  Christ's  right  Hand- 
i  WHEN  thou,  my  righteous  Judge  !  shafi  coma 
To  fetch  thy  ransomed  people  home. 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 
Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  1 

2  Blest  Saviour  !  grant  it  by  thy  grace ; 
Be  thou  my  only  hiding-place, 

In  this  th'  accepted  day ; 
Thy  pard'ning  voice,  Oh  !  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear. 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray, 

3  Among  thy  saints  let  me  be  found, 
Whene'er  th'  archangel's  trump  shell  souofl. 

To  see  thy  smiling  face ; 
Then  filled  with  rapture  shall  I  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


666 


8s,  7s  and  4. 
The  Sinner's  Doom. 
SEE  th'  eternal  Judge  descending, 
View  him  seated  on  his  throne  ! 
Now,  poor  sinner  !  nov/  lamenting, 
Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom  ; 
trumpets  call  thee  ! — 
Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom. 

ear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 
Filled  with  dr^^of  fiercer  pain  ; 


JUDGMENT.  601 

While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting, 

Tha.t  he  ne'er  was  born  again  ! 
Greatly  mcurning.— 

That  he  ne'er  was  born  again  ! — 

3  ••  Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Saviour, 

With  the  marks  of  dying  love; 
Oh  !  that  I  had  sought  his  favor, 

When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move  ! 
Golden  moments, — 

When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move." 

4  Now,  despisers  !  look  and  wonder; 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part ; 
Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder, 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound, — "  Depart ."' 
Lost  for  ever, — 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound.—'-  Depart !" 

667.  Thz  Day  uf  Wratk. 

1  THAT  day  of  wratli !— that  dreadful  day. 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  awayi — 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stayl 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day, — 

d  When,  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  llaming  heavens  together  roll; 
And  louder  yet — and  yet  more  dread, — 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  doad. 

3  Oh !  on  that  day— that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  frOm  ciay. 
Be  thou,  O  Christ!  the  sinner's  stay, — 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away 

VOO.       Tfie  Lvrd,  coming  to  JvdgmeTtt. 

i  BEHOLD  I  the  day  is  come, 
The  righteous  Judge  is  near  ; 
And  sinners,  trembling  at  their  t\r\om. 
Shall  soon  their  senience  hear. 

i  Angels,  in  bright  attire. 

Conduct  him  through  the  skies ; 
Darkness  and  tempests,  smoke  and  flr«, 
Attend  him  as  he  flies 


(302  HYMNS. 

3  How  awful  is  the  sight ! 

How  loud  the  thunders  roar  ! 

The  sun  forbears  to  give  his  light. 

And  stars  are  seen  no  more. 

4  The  whole  creation  groans, 

Buf  saints  arise  and  sing  ; 
They  are  the  rausomed  of  the  Lord, 
And  he  their  God  and  King 


HEAVEN. 


•JOJ.     J7ie  cheering  Prospect  of  Hewsen. 

1  THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign, 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  sprmg  abides. 

And  never-withering  flowers ; 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan -roiled  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Oh  !  could  v/e  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, — 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love. 
With  unbeclouded  eyes; — 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er,— 
Not  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold  flooTu 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


IIEAVEIS.  603 

670.  Tlu  Worship  of  Heaven. 

1  OH !  for  a  sweet,  inspiring  ray, 

To  animate  our  feeble  strains, 
From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day, — 
The  blissful  realms,  where  Jesus  reigns. 

2  There,  low  before  his  glorious  throne, 

Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall ; 
And,  with  delightful  worship,  owri 
His  smile  their  bliss,  their  heaven,  their  all. 

3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 

While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise. 
And  love,  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread 
Through  all  th'  assemblies  of  the  skies. 

4  He  smiles, — and  seraphs  tune  their  songs 

To  boundless  rapture<  while  they  gaze; 
Ten  thousand,  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 

5  There  all  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb 

Shall  join  at  last  the  heavenly  choir , 
Oh  !  may  the  joy-inspiring  theme 

Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire. 
G  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  Spirit  seal 

Our  interest  in  that  blissful  place  ; 
Till  death  remove  this  mortal  veil. 

And  we  behold  thy  lo^e'y  face. 

yjH  1 .      Tlie  Songs  and  Bliss  of  Heaven. 

1  HIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light. 

Dwell  the  raptured  saints  above, 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 

Happy  in  Immanuel's  love  : 
Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears, 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 

Torturing  pain,  and  heavy  wo. 

2  Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies, 

Mid  th'  angelic  lyres  above. 
Hark  !  their  songs  melodious  rise. 

Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love  • 
Happy  spirits  !  ye  are  fled. 

Where  no  grief  ran  enirance  find,— 


(304  HYMNS. 

Lulled  to  rest,  the  aching  head, 
rtoothed,  the  anguish  of  the  mind 
n  All  is  tranquil  and  serene, — 

Calm  and  undisturbed  repose  ; 
There  no  cloud  can  intervene, 

There  no  angry  tempests  blows  : 
Every  tear  is  wijjed  away, 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast ; 
Xight  is  lost  in  endless  day, 
i-iorrow,  in  eternal  rest. 
S.  M. 
O  4  ^.  Rest  for  the  weary  Soiu. 

1  OH  !  where  shall  rest  be  found, — 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul  1 
'T  were  vain  the  ocean-depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  ; 
'T  is  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  uf  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  tlie  flight  of  years  j 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fieeting  breath  ; 

Oh  !  Vi^hat  eternal  horrors  hang 

Around  the  second  death  ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace  ! 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun  ; 
F.est  VvJe  be  banished  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

i-^O  ^-  ^- 

O  /  O.      Freedom  from  Sin  and  Sorroiv. 

1  HOW  happy  are  the. souls  above, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free  ! 
With  Jesus  they  are  now  at  rest, 
And  all  his  glory  see. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  aloud  they  cry, 

"•  That  brxjught  us  near  to  God  :" 
In  ceaseless  hymns  of  praise,  they  shout 
The  virtue  of  his  blood. 


IIKAVEN.  605 

i*  Bweet  gnitiiude  inspires  their  songb 
Ambitious  to  proclaim. 
Before  the  Father's  awJul  throne, 
The  honors  of  the  Lamb. 
1  With  wondering  joy,  they  recollect. 
Their  fears  and  dangers  past ; 
And  bless  the  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Which  brought  them  safe  at  last. 
5  Lord  !  let  the  merit  of  thy  death 
To  me  be  likewise  given  ; 
And  I,  with  tliem,  will  shout  thy  praise 
Through  all  the  courts  of  heaven. 

..^  -  Ss  and  Gs.     Irregular. 

0/4.         Things  temporal  and  eternal. 
I  OH !  weep  not  for  the  joys  that  fade, 

Like  evening-lights  a'way, — 
For  hopes,  that,  like  the  stars  decayed, 

Have  left  thy  mortal  day  ; 
For  clouds  of  sorrow  will  depart. 

And  brilliant  skies  be  given ; 
And  though  on  e;irth  the  tear  may  .start, 
Yet  bliss  awaits  the  holy  heart, 

Amid  the  bowers  of  heaven.  ^ 

'  2  Oh !  weep  not  for  the  friends  that  pasa 

Into  the  lonely  grave, 
As  breezes  sweep  the  withered  grass 

Along  the  restless  wave ; 
For  though  thy  pleasures  may  depart, 

And  mournful  days  be  given, 
And  lonely  though  on  earih  thou  art. 
Yet  bliss  awaits  the  holy  heart, 

When  friends  rejoin  in  heaven. 

C.  M. 
iMu.  Heaven  anticipated. 

1  COiFE,  Lord  '  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue. 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  imparl 
Their  inliuence  to  our  song.* 
i  Then  to  the  shining  realms  of  bliss 
The  wings  of  faith  shall  soar, 
And  all  the  charms  of  paradise 
Our  rapfired  thoughts  explore. 


50G  HYMNS. 

"3  There  shall  the  foU'wers  of  the  Lamb 
Join  ill  immortal  songs  ; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 
4  Lord  !  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  sad  love, — 
Our  feeble  notes  inspire  ; 
Till  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  the  heavenly  choir. 

^^^  C.  P.  M. 

O  e\J,  Hnaven  anticipated. 

1  THERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 

To  mourning  wanderers  given  : 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed. 
A  bairn  for  every  wounded  breast, 

'T  is  found  above— in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven; 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

3  There,  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by. 
The  evening-shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

4  There,  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given ; 
There,  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloora ; — 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb, 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 

C.  M. 

The  Peace  and  Repose  of  Heaven. 

1  THERE  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace 

For  those  with  cares  oppressed, 
When  sighs  and  sorr'wing  tears  shall  cease, 
And  ail  be  husned  to  rest. 

2  'T  is  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts  which  here  annoy : 
Then  they,  who  oft  have  sown  in  tears, 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more ; 


677. 


UEAVEN.  CO! 

The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flowB, 

On  that  celestial  shore. 
4  There,  purity  with  love  appears, 

And  blias  without  alloy  ; 
There,  they,  who  oft  had  sown  in  t&are, 

Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 


C.  M. 

Heaven  unseen  and  immortau 


1  HOW  far  beyond  onr  mortal  sight 

The  Lord  of  glory  dwells ! 
A  veil  of  interposing  night 
His  radiant  face  conceals. 

2  Oh  !  could  my  longing  spirit  rise 

On  strong,  immortal  wing, 
And  reach  thy  palace  in  the  skies, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King  !— 

3  There,  thousands  worship  at  thy  feat. 

And  there — divine  employ — 
Thy'love  triumphant  they  repeat 
In  songs  of  endless  joy. 

4  Thy  pj-esence  beams  eternal  day, 

O'er  all  the  blissful  place  : 
Who  would  not  leave  this  house  of  clay 
And  fly  to  thine  embrace  1 

^io).  Union  of  Saints  in  Heaven  and  on  EariA. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 

Who  have  obtained  the  prize. 
And,  on  the  eagle-wings  of  love, 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  saints  below  in  concert  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone, 
For  all  the  servants  of"our  King 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one  : — 
•■J  One  family.— we  dwell  in  him  j 
One  church,— above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  streaiTi--^ 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 
4  Ono  army  of  the  living  God7 
To  his  command  v/e  bow; 


fA)8  HYMXj;. 

Pivrt  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flool, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

5  Ev'n  now  to  their  eternal  home 

Some  happy  spirits  lly  ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die  ! 

6  Dear  Saviour  !  he  our  constant  guide  i 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

680.  Rising  to  God. 

1  NOW  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time ; 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys. 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys? 


3  Should  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come. 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge ! 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaKs  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God — to  feel  his  love 
Is  the  full  heaven  erjoyed  above  ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 

.-oi  C.  M. 

Do  1.  Tlie  Heavenly  City. 

1  JERUSALEBI !— my  happy  home  . 

Name  ever  dear  to  me. — 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end. 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  "J 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walU 

And  pearly  gates  behold  1 


HEAVEN.  603 

Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong 
And  streets  of  shining  goldl 

,?  Oh !  when,  thou  city  of  my  God ' 
Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend?— 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end. 
t  Whv  should  I  shrink  at  pain  or  wo. 
Or  feel,  at  death,  dismay  1 
Jerusalem  I  soon  shall  view. 
In  realms  of  endless  day. 
•  5  Redeemed  saints  and  angels,  there, 
Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  ray  friends  in  Christ,  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 
«J  Jerusalem  !— my  happy  home ! 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

S.  L.  M. 
OO-J.  77ie  Perpetuity  of  E^cxm. 

1  FRIEND  after  friend  departs  : 
Who  hath  not  lost  a  friend  7 
There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts 

That  finds  not  here  an  end  : 
Were  this  frail  world  our  final  rest. 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest. 
J  Beyond  the  flight  of  time, 
Beyond  the  reign  of  death, 
There  surely  is  some  blessed  clime 

Where  life  is  not  a  breith  ; 
Nor  life»s  affections,  transient  fire, 
Whose  sparks  fly  upwards  and  expire 

3  There  is  a  world  above, 

Where  parting  is  unknown ; 
A  long  eternity  of  love. 

Formed  for  the  good  alone  ; 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here, 
Translated  to  that  glorious  sphere. 

4  Thus  star  by  star  declines, 

Till  sll  have  passed  away  ; 
39 


610  HYMNS. 

As  mcrniiig  high  and  higher  shtnea, 

To  pure  and  perfect  day  ; 
Nor  sink  those  stars  in  empty  night, 
But  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  iJglM,. 

00*>.       Heaven:— for  Sunday- Schools. 

1  THERE  is  a  glorious  world  of  hght, 

Above  the  starry  sky; 
Where  saints  departed,  clothed  in  whitP. 
Adore  the  Lord  most  high. 

2  And  hark  ! — amid  th'^  sacred  songs 

Those  heavenly  voices  raise, 
Ten  thousand,  thousand  infant  tongues 

Unite  in  perfect  praise. 
8  Those  are  the  hymuij  that  we  shall  know. 

If  Jesus  we  obey; 
That  is  the  place  where  we  shall  go, 

If  found  in  wisdom's  way. 

4  This  is  the  joy  we  ought  to  seek, 

And  make  our  chief  concern  ; 
For  this  we  come,  from  week  to  week, 
To  read,  and  hear,  and  learn. 

5  Soon  will  our  earthly  race  be  ran, 

Our  mortal  frame  decay  ; 
Children  and  teachers,  one  by  one, 
Must  pass  from  earth  away, 

6  Great  God  !  impress  the  serious  thought 

This  day,  on  every  breast ; 
That  both  the  teachers  aud  the  taught 
May  enter  to  thy  rest. 

Oo4,  The  Joys  unseen. 

1  NOR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 

Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared,  \ 

For  those  who  love  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come  ; 

The  beams  of  glory,  in  his  word, 

Allure  and  guid  e  us  l^oaae. 


flEAVEN.  611 

A  Pure  tire  the  joys  above  the  sky, 
And  all  the  region  peace; 
No  wanton  lip,  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 
4  Those  holy  gates  Cor  ever  bar 
Pollution,  sin,  and  shame  ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there. 
But  foU'w^ers  of  the  Lamb. 

^Q^  L.  M. 

tfOeJ.  'Heaveii  alone  unfading. 

1  now  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies  ! 

flow  transient  every  earthly  bliss  ! 
How  slender  all  the  fondest  ties, 
That  bind  us  to  a  world  lilte  this  ! 

2  The  evening-cloud,  the  morning-dew, 

The  withering  grass,  the  fading  flower, 
Of  earthly  hopes  aie  emblems  true, — 
The  glory  of  a  passing  hour. 

3  But,  though  earth's  fairest  blossoms  die. 

And  all  beneath  the  skies  is  vain, 
There  is  a  land  whose  confines  lie 
Beyond  the  reach  of  care  and  pain. 

4  Then  let  the  hope  of  joys  to  come,  • 

t)ispel  our  cares,  and  chase  our  fears ; 
If  God  be  ours,  we  're  traveling  home, 
Though  passing  through  a  vale  of  tears. 

C.  L.  M. 

OOO.      TVie  exerlasting  Bliss  of  Heaven. 

1  HEAVEN  is  the  land  where  troubles  ce&se. 

Where  toils  and  tears  are  o'er  ; — 
The  blissful  clime  of  rest  and  peace, 

Where  caies  distract  no  more; 
And  not  the  shadow  of  distress 
Dims  i»s  unsullied  blessedness. 

2  Heaven  is  the  place  where  Jesus  lives 

To  pleadhis  dying  blood  ; 
While,  to  1^  prayers,  his  Father  gives 

An  unknown  multitude, 
Whose  harps  and  tongues,  through  endless  days. 
Bhall  crown  his  head  witi.  songs  of  praise 


612  IIVMNS. 

3  Heaven  is  the  dwelling-place  of  joy 
The  home  of  light  and  love, 
Where  faith  and  hope  in  rapture  dio. 

And  ransomed  souls  above 
Enjoy,  before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Bliss  everlasting  and  unknown. 

aQ^  C.  M. 

OoT,        Tlie  miseen  and  blessed  World. 

1  FAR  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night 

Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  infinite  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  Fair  distant  land  !  could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore. 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more  ! 

3  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know  — 

Realms  ever  bright  and  fair  ; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  wo, 
Can  never  enter  there. 

4  Oh  !  may  the  heavenly  pwjspect  firo 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  love, 
'Ell  wings  of  faith  and  strong  desire 
*Bear  every  thought  above. 

5  Prepare  us,  Lord !  by  grace  divine. 

For  thy  bright  courts  on  high  ; 
Then  bid  our  spirits  rise  and  join 
Th6  chorus  of  the  sky. 


688, 


C.  p.  M. 
Nothing  like  Heaven. 

1  THIS  world  is  poor  from  shore  tc  short', 

And,  like  a  baseless  vision, 
Its  lofty  domes  and  brilliant  ore, 
Its  cems  and  crowns,  are  vain  and  poor ; 

There's  nothing  rich  bui  heaven. 

2  Empires  decay  and  nations  die,^ 

Our  hopes  to  winds  are  givenv 
The  vernal  blooms  in  ruin  lie,  # 

Death  reigns  o'er  all  beneath  the  sky  ;— 

There's  nothing  sure  but  heaven 


HEAVEN.  fil'J 

B  Creation's  mighty  fabric  all 

Shall  be  to  atoms  riven,— 
The  skies  consume,  the  planets  faii, 
Convulsions  rock  this  earthly  ball : — 

There's  nothing  firm  but  heaven. 

4  A  stranger,  lonely  here  1  roam, 

From  place  to  place  am  driven ;  ' 
My  friends  are  gone,  and  I'm  in  gloom 
This  earth  is  all  a  dismal  tomb  ; — 

1  have  no  home  but  heaven. 

5  The  clouds  disperse — the  light  appears 

My  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
Triumphant  grace  hath  quelled  my  fears  ;— 
Roll  on,  thou  sun  !  fly  swift,  my  years ! 

I'm  on  my  way  to  heaven. 

fiQQ  ^-  ^*- 

00»7.  Heaven  in  Prospect. 

1  ON  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  Oh !  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields,  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There,  God,  the  Son,  for  ever  reigns, 
Aud  scatters  night  away. 

4  No  chilling  winds — no  pois'nous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest  1 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 

And  in  his  bosom  rest  "J 
%  Filled  with  (felight  my  raptured  bo«1 

Would  here  no  longer  stay  ! 
Thoug  I  Jordan'.^  waves  should  round  me  roll,— 

Fear  ess  I'd  launch  away. 


614  HYMNS. 

ran  ^^  ^^^  ^^• 

OuV,    7'he  Christian's  Flight  to  Heaccn. 
J  WHAT  is  life?  't  is  but  a  vapor,- 
Soon  it  vanishes  away  ; 
Life  is  but  a  dying  taper  ; 

O  my  soul !  why  wish  to  stay  1 
Why  not  spread  thy  wings  and  fly, 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy  "J 

B  See  that  glory — how  resplendent ! 

Brighter  far  than  ftincy  paints; 
There,  in  majesty  transcendent, 

Jesus  reigns — the  King  of  saints: — 
Spread  thy  wings,  my  soul !  and  fly 
Siiaight  to  yonder  world  of  joy. 

3  Joyful  crowds  his  throne  surrounding. 

Sing  with  rapture  of  his  love; 
Through  the  heavens  his  praises  souudiuf 

Filling  all  the  courts  above  : 
Spread  thy  wings,  my  soul !  and  fly 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy. 

4  Go,  and  share  his  people's  glory. 

Mid  the  ransomed  crowd  appear  ;— 
Thine  a  joyful,  wondrous  story, 

One  that  angels  love  to  hear  : 
Spread  thy  wings,  my  soul !  and  fly 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy. 

\}\)  1  •       TVie  blessed  Society  in  Heaven, 

1  RAISE  thee,  my  soul !  fly  up,  and  run 

Through  every  heavtnly  street; 
And  say,— there  's  nought  below  the  sun 
That  's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 

2  There,  on  a  high  majestic  throne, 

Th'  atmiehty  Father  reigns  ; 
And  sheds  his  glorious  goodness  down, 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 

3  Bright,  like  the  sun,  the  Saviour  sits, 

And  spreads  eternal  noon : 
No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights, 
'  To  want  the  feeble  moon. 


HEAVEN.  615 

♦  Amid  those  ever-shining  skies, 
Behold  the  sacred  Dove  ! 
While,  banished  sin,  with  sorrow,  file* 
From  all  tlie  realms  of  love. 

5  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 

Stand  bending  round  the  throne; 
And  saints  and  seraphs  sing  and  iifaise 
The  infinite  Three-One. 

6  Jesus  !— and  when  shall  that  dear  day,-- 

That  joyful  hour,  appear, 
When  I  shall  leave  this  house  of  clay. 
To  dwell  among  them  there  ! 


692 


C.  M. 

The  everlasting  Song. 

1  EARTH  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long ; 

'T  is  time,  I  lilt  mine  eyes 
Upward,  dear  Father  !  to  thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  Thei  e,  the  blest  man,  my  Saviour,  sita , 

The  God  ! — how  bright  he  shines ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

i  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 
Circle  the  throne  a.  .>und  ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starrv  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  emp'oys,— 
Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing  ! 
Jesus,  the  life  of  all  our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

6  Now  let  me  mount,  and  join  their  song, 
And  be  an  angel  too ; 
My  heart !  my  hand  !  my  ear ;  my  tongaa! 
Here  's  joyful  work  for  you. 

G  I  would  begin  the  music  here, 
And  so  my  soul  should    ise ; — 
Oh !  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  b«ar 
My  passions  to  th«  skies ! 


616  HYMNS. 

fiQQ  C.  M. 

v»«70»  Victory  through  the  Lanh. 

1  GIVE  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 

Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above, — how  great  their  joys»— 
Ho\Y  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  I  ask  them,— whence  their  vict'ry  came? 

They,  with  united  breath. 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, — 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

3  Tlicy  marked  the  footsteps  he  had  trod ; 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast ; 
And,  foU'wiug  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess  the  promised  rest. 

4  Oav  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise. 

For  his  own  pattern  given, — 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  tlie  same  path  to  heaven. 

t>y4.      Thi  V'jrship  of  Earth  and  Heavm. 

1  FATHEit  I  I  long,  I  faint,  to  see 

The  place  of  thin«  abode ; 
I  'd  leave  thine  earthly  courts,  and  Qee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 

2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  face, 

And  't  is  a  pleasing  sight ; 
But,  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 

Is  infinite  delight. 
J  I  'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense, 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  for  ever  thence 

Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen ;  . 

In  shining  ranks  they  more  ; 
And  drink  immortal  vigor  in, 
With  wonder  and  with  love. 

5  Then  at  thy  feet  with  awful  fear, 

Th'  adoring  armies  fall ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothinsr  thera, 
Before  th'  eternal  All, 


HEAVEN.  617 

6  father .  I  long,  I  faint  to  see 
The  place  of  thine  abode ; 
I  'd  leave  thine  earthly  courts  to  be 
For  ever  with  my  God. 

Di/O.  Longing  for  Heaven. 

I  I  WOULD  not  live  always— I  ask  not  to  stay, 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  wa>  ; 
The  few  lucid  mornings  that  dawn  c  n  ;is  nere, 
Are  fo.  owed  by  gloom,  and  beclouded  by  fear. 

i  1  wouJd  not  live  always— no, — welcome  the  tomb 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there.  I  dread  not  its  gloom ; 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  ariie 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

3  Who — who  would  live  always — away  from  his 

God;— 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flo"  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
\nd  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  1 

4  There  saints  of  all  ages,  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet ; 
While  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 

And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 


696 


C.  M. 

77te  Martyrs  glorified. 

1  "THESE   glorious   minds,— how    bright   lh«v 

shine ! 
Whence  all  their  white  array  1 
How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
Of  everlasting  day  V 

2  From  torturing  pains  to  endless  joys. 

On  fiery  wheels  they  rode  ; 
And  strangely  washed  their  raiment  white, 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

3  Now  they  approach  a  spotlesf?  God; 

And  bow  before  his  throne  , 
Their  warbling  harps,  and  sacred  songe, 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 


618  HYMNS. 

4  The  un^  eiled  glories  of  hig  face 

Among  his  saints  reside, 
While  the  rich  treasures  of  his  grac« 
See  all  their  wants  supplied. 

5  Hunger  and  thirst  for  everllee — 

Their  joys  for  ever  last : 
The  fruit  of  life's  iinmorlal  tree 
Shall  he  their  sweet  repast. 

6  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 

Where  living  fountains  rise  ; 
And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 
7s. 
Ol/ 7.  The  Redeemed  in  Eeaven. 

1  WHAT  are  these  in  bright  array, 

This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Hymning  one  triumphant  song! — 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  powci', 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain. 

New  dominion,  every  hourl" 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod,— 

These  from  great  affliction  came; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  almighty  name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white^ 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 
'  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  Iteed  ; 
Them,  the  Lamb,  amidst  the  throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  ; 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 

Perfect  love  dispel  all  fears, 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes, 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 
Q  9s  and  6s. 

UyO.  Prospect  of  Heaven. 

1        COME  away  to  the  skies— 
My  beloved !  arise. 

And  rejoice  in  the  day  thou  wert  born 


HEAVEK.  619 

On  this  fesnval  day, 
Come  exulting  away, 
And,  with  singing,  to  Zion  return 

We  have  laid  up  our  love, 

With  our  treasure,  abnve, 
Though  our  bodies  continue  below  j 

The' redeemed  of  the  Lord — 

We  remember  his  word. 
And,  with  singing,  to  paradise  gn. 

For  thy  glory  we  were 

First  created,  to  share 
Both  thy  nature  and  kingdom  divide  ; 

Now  created  again. 

That  our  souls  niay  remain. 
Both  in  time  and  eternity,  thine. 

With  thanks  we  approve 

The  design  of  thy  love, 
Which  has  joim'^d  us  in  Christ's  precious  lame  ; 

So  united  m  heart 

That  we  never  can  part — 
We  shall  meet  at  the  feast  of  the  Lamti. 

There,  Oh  !  there,  at  his  feet, 

We  shall  joyfully  meet. 
And  be  parted,  in  body,  no  more ; 

We  shall  sing  to  our  lyres, 

With  the  heavenly  choirs, 
And  our  Saviour,  in  glory,  adore. 

"  Ilallelujah  !" — we  sing. 

To  our  Father  and  King, 
And  his  rapturous  praises  repeat ; 

To  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 

"  Ilallelujah  !" — again — 
Sing  all  heaven,  and  fall  at  his  feet. 


B99. 


83 

Longing  to  be  with.  Christ. 

1  TO  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope. 
My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  ^cne  ; 
Oh  I  bear  me,  ye  cherubim!  up, 
And  waft  m«>  away  to  his  throne^ 


620  HYMNS. 

2  My  Saviour  !  whom  absen  I  love 

Whom,  not  having  seen,  I  adore ; 
Whose  name  is  exalted  above 
All  glory,  dominion,  and  power  ;  — 

3  Dissolve  thou  these  bonds,  that  detain 

My  soul  from  her  portion  in  thee; 
Ah  !  strike  off  this  adamant-chain, 
Ana  make  me  eternally  free. 

4  When  that  happy  era  begrins, 

Arrayed  in  thy  glories  I  '11  shine, 
Nor  grieve  any  more,  by  my  sins, 
The  bosom  on  which  I  recline. 


/  00.  The  Victory  of  the  Saints. 

1  PALMS  of  glory,  raiment  bright, 

Crowns  that  never  fade  away, 
Gird  and  deck  the  saints  in  light, — 
Priests,  and  kings,  and  conquerors  they. 

2  Yet  the  conquerors  bring  their  palma 

To  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 
And  proclaim,  in  joyful  psalms, 
Vict'ry  through  his  cross  alone. 

3  Kings  for  harps  their  crowns  resign, 

Crying  as  they  strike  the  chords. — 
"Take  the  kingdom— it  is  thine,—  ' 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords  !" 

4  Round  the  altar,  priests  confess,— 

If  their  robes  are  white  as  snow, 

'T  was  their  Saviour's  righteousness 

Anl  his  blood  that  made  them  so. 

5  Who  were  these  1 — On  earth  they  dweit, 

Sinners  once  of  Adam's  race, — 
Guilt,  and  fear,  and  suffering  felt, 
But  were  ■Azved  by  sovereign  gracw. 

e  They  were  mortal,  too,  like  us  :— 
Ah  .  when  we  like  them  shall  die, 
May  our  souls,  translated  thus, 
Triumph,  reign,  and  shine  on  high  f 


HEAVEN.  &Z1 

C.  M. 
/  U 1 .     The  New-SoTig  before  the  Thront. 

1  WHAT  blis-sfu,  &rtrmonies  above, 

In  voca!  thunders  swell  ? 
The  perfecting  of  joy  and  love, 
What  raptured  legions  teil  t 

2  The  glorious  apostolic  band, — 

Uo'they  in  triumph  sing? 
Do  prophets  from  the  holy  land 
Their  inspiration  bring  1 

3  Or  from  the  noble  army  breaks 

The  deep,  adoring  strain. 
Who  won  their  way  from  fiery  stakes, 
And  were  for  conscience  slain? 

4  Is  It  the  patriarchal  race 

That  breathe  the  sacred  song  1 
Or  to  the  heirs  of  gospel-grace 
Do  the  full  choirs  belong'? 

5  For  each,  for  all,  the  Word  is  found 

Almighty  to  atone  : 
All, — all  in  shining  hosts  surround 

The  bright  celestial  throne. 
tj  Peoples,  and  languages,  and  tongue."* 

The  choral  anthem  raise : 
To  every  voice  and  speech  belongb 

The  work  of  heavenly  praise. 

-rno  ^  ^^- 

«  yj^C.         Earthly  and  heavenly  Gold. 
\  HOW  vain  a  thought  is  bliss  below  " 
'T  is  all  an  airy  dream ; 
How  empty  are  the  joys  that  flow 
On  pleasure's  smiJing  stream  ! 
2  Oh !  let  my  nobler  wishes  soar  ' 
Beyond  these  realms  of  night ; 
Id  heaven  substantial  bliss  explore, 
And  permanent  delight. 
t>  No  fleeting  landscape  cheers  the  gaze, 
Nor  airy  form  besuiles  ; 
But  everlasting  bliss  displays 
Her  uodiss^mbled  smiles. 


65B  £IYMN8. 

4  Adieu  to  all  below  ihe  skies  ! 
Celesfal  Guardian  !  come ; 
On  thy  kind  wing,  my  soul  would  rise 
To  her  celestial  home. 


>;OTE. 

In  accordance  with  the  instructions  of  the  Genera! 
Assemblies  of  the  years  1857  and  1858,  the  Presby- 
terian Publication  Committee  have  prepared  the  fol- 
lowing Supplement  to  the  Church  Psahnist. 


SUPPLEMENT. 
HYMNS  OF  WORSHIP. 


/  0«3.     C'hrisfs  Presence  sought  in  the  Sanctuary, 

1  AGAIN  our  earthly  cares  we  leave, 

And  to  thy  courts  repair ; 
Again  with  joyful  feet  we  come, 
To  meet  our  Saviour  here. 

2  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear! 

Thy  presence  now  display ; 
We  bow  within  thy  house  of  prayer ; 
Oh !  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

3  The  clouds  which  vail  thee  from  our  sight. 

In  pity,  Lord,  remove  : 
Dispose  our  minds  to  hear  aright 
The  message  of  thy  love. 
i  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 
The  humble  mind  bestow ; 
And  shine  upon  ua  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 
5  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 
Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  thy  blessing  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

L.  M.  6  Lines. 
iv4:»  Sabbath  Invocation. 

1  GREAT  God!  this  sacred  day  of  thine 
Demands  the  soul's  collected  powers; 
With  joy  we  now  to  thee  resign 

These  solemn  consecrated  hours : 
Oh  I  may  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  that  calls  us  ^o  thy  throne. 

623 


624  woKSiiiP. 

2  All-seeing  God !  thy  piercing  eye 

Can  every  secret  thought  explore ; 
May  worldly  cares  our  bosoms  fly, 

And  where  thou  art  intrude  no  more : 
Oh !  may  thy  grace  oiu-  spirits  move, 
And  fix  our  minds  on  things  above. 

3  Thy  Spirit's  powerful  aid  impart, 

And  bid  thy  word  with  life  divine, 
Engage  the  ear,  and  warm  the  heart ; 

Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  thine ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  adoinng  own 
The  grace  that  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 

-AK  ^•^^• 

/  U  0  .  "  '^'^  praise  thee,  0  God: ' 

1  0  GOD  !  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 

That  thou  the  only  Lord 

And  everlasting  Father  art. 

By  all  the  earth  adored. 

2  To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud : 

To  thee  the  j)Owers  on  high, 
Both  cherulMm  and  seraphim, 
Continually  do  cry : 

3  0  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  filled 
Of  thy  majestic  sway  I 

4  The  apostles'  glorious  company. 

And  prophets  crowned  with  light, 
With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host. 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5  The  holy  Church  throughout  the  world, 

0  Lord !  confesses  thee, 
That  thou  th'  eternal  Father  art, 
Of  boundless  majesty. 

_^  10s  and  lis. 

<  U  U .         ^ifi  Majesty  and  Goodness  of  God. 

1  OH!  worship  the  King,  all-glorious  above; 
Oh !  gratefully  sing  his  power  and  love. 

Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with  praise. 

2  Oh !  tell  of  hi?  might,  oh !  sing  of  his  grace, 
Whose  robe  ia  the  light,  whose  canopy  space ! 


707, 


WORSHIP.  625 

His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder-clouds 

form, 
And  dark  is  his  path  on  the  Tvings  of  the  storm 

3  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light, 
It  streams  from  the  hills,  it  descends  to  the 

plains. 
And  sweetly  distils  in  the  dew  and  the  rains. 

4  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail. 
In  thee  d-i  we  trust,  nor  find  thee  to  fail; 
Thy  mercies  how  tender!  how  firm  to  the  end 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend. 

8s  and  7s. 
Ceaseless  Praise. 

1  CEASELESS  praise  be  to  the  Father, 

By  whose  power  and  grace  we  live ; 
Who,  our  wa-v^-ard  souls  to  gather. 
Did  his  Well-beloved  give. 

2  To  the  Son  be  praise  unending, 

T\Tio,  our  ruined  souls  to  save. 
From  his  heavenly  throne  descending, 
Hasted  to  the  cross  and  grave. 

3  To  the  Holy  Spirit  render 

Grateful,  everlasting  praise, 
Who,  long  striving,  patient,  tender, 
Waits  our  souls  from  death  to  raise. 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

One  Jehovah,  we  adore ; 
May  we  all  thy  peace  inherit, 
Saved  by  thee  for  evermore. 

/  08.  G'^-i  is  here. 

1  LO !  God  is  here !  let  us  adore. 

And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place ; 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power, 
And  silent  bow  before  his  face. 

2  Lo!  God  is  here!  Him,  day  and  night. 

The  united  choirs  of  angels  sing; 
To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 
Heaven's  hosts  their  noblest  praises  brmg, 
40 


626  wousurp. 

3  Being  of  beings !  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fiU| 
StUl  may  we  stand  before  thy  face ; 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  wHL 

/(jy.  Joyful  Adoration. 

1  GLORY  to  God  hie  Father  be, 

Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  to  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Glory  to  God  alone. 

2  My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord, 

My  spirit  doth  rejoice 
In  God,  my  Saviour  and  my  God; 
I  hear  his  joyful  voice. 

3  I  need  not  go  abroad  for  joy, 

Who  have  a  feast  at  home ; 
My  sighs  are  turned  into  songs, 
The  Comforter  is  come. 

4  Down  from  on  high  the  blessed  Hovi 

Is  come  into  my  breast ; 

To  witness  God's  eternal  love ; 

This  is  my  heavenly  feast. 

5  Glory  to  God  the  Father  be, 

Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  to  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Glory  to  God  alone. 

Y10»  Invocation  of  the  Trinity. 

1  HOLY  Father,  hear  my  cry ; 

Holy  Saviour,  bend  thine  ear; 
Holy  Spirit,  come  thou  nigh : 
Father,  Saviour,  Spirit,  hear  I 

2  Father,  save  me  from  my  sin; 

Saviour,  I  thy  mercy  crave ; 

Gracious  Spirit,  make  me  clean: 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  save! 

8  Father,  let  me  taste  thy  love; 

Saviour,  fill  my  soul  with  peace; 
Spirit,  come  my  heart  to  move : 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  bless  t 


WOKSHIP.  627 

4  lather,  Son,  and  Spirit — thou 
One  Jehovah,  shed  abroad 
All  thy  grace  within  me  now ; 
Be  my  Father  and  my  God ! 

^-n  "         CM. 

/  XX.  AflcT  Strmon. 

1  ALMIGHTY  God,  thy  word  is  cast, " 

Like  seed  into  the  ground ; 
Let  now  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  deslroy; 
But  let  it  yield,  a  hundredfold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  quickening  seed  is  sown. 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all,  whose  souls  the  truth  receire^ 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

7  i/w .  Close  of  Even ing  Service. 

1  FOR  the  mercies  of  the  dayj 

For  this  rest  upon  our  way, 

Thanks  to  thee  alone  be  given, 

Lord  of  earth  and  King  of  heaven. 
'1  Cold  our  seiwices  have  been. 

Mingled  every  prayer  with  sin; 

But  thou  canst  and  wilt  forgive: 

By  thy  grace  alone  we  live. 
'6  While  tk's  thorny  path  we  tread. 

May  thy  loA'e  our  footsteps  lead ; 

When  our  journey  here  is  past, 

May  wo  rest^Avith  thee  at  last. 
4  Let  these  earthly  Sabbaths  prove 

Foretastes  of  our  joys  above ;  ^ 

While  their  steps  thy  children  bend 

To  the  rest  which  knows  no  end.  ; 


713 


714 


CHRIST. 


CHRIST. 


8s  and  7s. 
,  Christ  a  Friend. 

1  ONE  there  is,  above  all  others, 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly — free — and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could,  or  would,  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  this  .Tesus  died  to  have  us 
E,econciled  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased. 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name ; 
iSTow,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  Oh !  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 

Teach  us.  Lord,  at  length  to  lo^e ; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often 
What  a  Friend  we  have  above. 

L.  M. 
,     The  Divinity  and  Humanity  of  Christ. 

1  ERE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretched  abroad, 

From  everlasting  was  the  Word ; 
With  God  he  was ;  the  Word  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  adored. 

2  By  his  own  power  were  all  things  made, 

'By  him  supported  all  things  stand ; 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Btit  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forms, 

The  Word  descends  and  dwells  ir  clay, 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  worms, 
^        Dressed  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

4  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face. 

The  eternal  Father's  only  Son ; 
How  full  of  truth,  how  full  of  grace, 
When  through  his  eyes  the  Godhead  shone 


"15. 


CHKIST.  629 

5  Archangels  leave  their  high  abode. 

To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  smd  tell 
The  love  oi  our  descending  God. 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

8s  and  7s. 
(  iO»  JesKs,  God  over  All. 

1  CROWN  his  head  with  endless  blessing, 

^Yho,  in  God  the  Father's  name, 
With  compassion    never  ceasing, 
Comes  salvation  to  proclaim. 

2  Lo !  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee ; 

Thee,  our  Saviour ;  thee,  our  God ! 
From  tiiy  throne  the  beams  of  glory 
Shine  through  all  the  world  abroad. 

3  Jesus,  thee  our  Saviour  hailing, 

Thee,  our  God,  in  praise  we  own ; 
Highest  honors,  never  failing, 
llise  eternal  roimd  thy  throne. 

4  Xow,  ye  saints,  his  power  confessing, 

In  your  grateful  sti-ains  adore; 
For  his  mercy,  never  ceasing. 
Flows,  and  flows  for  evermore. 

7lD.  Giory  to  the  Lamb. 

1  GLOEY,  glorj'  everlasting 

Be  to  Ilim  who  bore  the  cross, 
Who  redeemed  our  souls  by  tasting 
Death,  the  death  deserved  by  us : 

Spread  his  glory, 
Who  redeemed  his  people  thus. 

2  His  is  love,  'tis  love  unbounded, 

"\>  ithout  measure,  without  end ; 
Human  thought  is  here  confounded, 
'Tis  too  vast  to  comprehend : 

Praise  the  Saviour ! 
Magnify  the  sinner's  friend  I 

3  While  we  hear  the  wondrous  story 

Of  the  Saviour's  cross  and  shame, 
Sing  we  "  Everlasting  glory 
Be  to  God  and  to  the  Lamb ;" 

Saints  and  angels, 
Give  ye  glory  to  his  name. 


630  OURIST. 

CM. 
/  X  <  •  Jasus  our  Guide,. 

1  TO  whom,  niy  Saviour,  shall  I  go, 

If  I  depart  from  thee  ? 
My  guide  through  all  this  vale  of  woe, 
And  more  than  all  to  ine. 

2  The  world  reject  thy  gentle  reign, 

And  pay  thy  death  with  scorn ; 
Oh!  they  could  plat  thy  crown  again, 
And  sharpen  every  thorn. 

3  But  I  have  felt  thy  dying  love 

Breathe  gently  through  my  heart, 
To  whisper  hope  of  joys  above — 
And  can  we  ever  part  ? 

4  Ah !  no,  with  thee  I'll  walk  below, 

My  journey  to  the  grave : 
To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go. 
When  only  thou  canst  save  f 
S.M. 
,  Salvation  in  Christ  alone. 

1  GOD'S  holy  law,  transgressed. 
Speaks  nothing  but  despair ; 

Burdened  with  guilt,  with  grief  oppress***  ' 
We  find  no  comfort  there. 

2  Not  all  our  groans  and  tears,  ' 
Nor  works  which  we  have  done, 

Nor  vows,  nor  i^romises,  nor  prayem, 
Can  e'er  for  sin  atone. 

3  Belief  alone  is  found 
In  Jesus'  precious  blood : 

'Tis  this  that  lieals  the  mortal  wouiJ«i 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

4  High  lifted  on  the  cross. 
The  spotless  victim  dies : 

This  is  salvation's  only  source, 
Hence  all  our  hopes  arise. 
CM. 
,         Clmnsing  in  the  hlood  of  Christ. 
1  FOREVER  here  my  rest  shall  be, 
Close  to  thy  bleeding  side ; 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea,— 
For  mo  the  Saviour  died. 


718 


719 


omiiST.  631 


Fc 


fountain  for  guilt  and  sin. 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood,  • 

And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 
3  The  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve ; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 

And  all  my  soul  be  love. 

L.  M. 
720»  Jesus  needful. 

1  JESUS,  engrave  it  on  my  heart. 
That  thou  the  one  thing  needful  art ; 
I  could  from  all  things  parted  be. 
But  never,  never,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  Needful  is  thy  most  precious  blood, 
To  reconcile  my  soiil  to  God ; 
Needful  is  thy  indulgent  care ; 
Needful  thy  all-prevailing  prayer. 

3  Needful  thy  presence,  dearest  Lord, 
True  peace  and  comfort  to  afford ; 
Needful  thy  promise,  to  impart 
Fresh  life  and  vigor  to  my  heart. 

4  Needful  art  thou,  my  guide,  my  stay, 
Through  all  life's  dark  and  weary  way; 
Nor  less  in  death  thou'lt  needful  be, 
To  bring  my  spirit  home  to  thee. 

0  Then  needful  still,  my  God,  my  King, 
Thy  name  eternally  I'll  sing 

Glory  and  praise  be  ever  his, 
The  one  thing  needful  Jesus  is ! 

83  and  73 
/  /Q  X»  Forgiveness  in  Clirisi. 

1  HAIL,  my  ever-blessed  Jesus ; 

Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 

Thou  my  Prophet,  Pinest,  and  King: 
.Oh!  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven. 

Oh!  what  joy  and  happinei^. 
Love  I  much  ?    I've  much  forgiven — 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace ! 

2  Once  with  Adnm's  race  in  niin, 

Unconceroefl  in  -^-n  I  Inv; 


632  CHRIST. 

Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 

Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way : 
Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness : 
Love  I  much  ?    I've  much  forgiven— 

I'm  a  miracle  of  gi-ace ! 
3  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir ! 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above  ? 
"While,  astonislied,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  botmdless  love : 
That  blest  moment  I  received  him 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace: 
Love  I  much  ?    I've  much  forgiven — 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace ! 

I  4iZ»  Jesus  only. 

1  BLESSED  Saviour,  thee  I  love, 
All  my  other  joys  above ; 

All  my  hopes  in  thee  abide, 
Thou  my  hope,  and  nought  beside ; 
Ever  let  my  glory  be 
Only,  only,  only  thee. 

2  Once  again  beside  the  cross. 
All  my  gain  I  count  but  loss ; 
Earthly  pleasures  fade  away — 
Clouds  they  are  that  liide  my  day : 
f lence,  vain  shadows !  let  me  see 
Jesus,  crucified  for  me. 

3  From  beneath  that  thorny  crown 
Trickle  drops  of  cleansing  down ; 
Pardon  from  thy  pierced  hand 
Now  I  take  while  hero  I  stand : 
Only  then  I  live  to  thee 

When  thy  wounded  side  I  see. 
•1  Blessed  Saviour,  thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live,  and  thine  to  die : 
Height  or  depth  or  creature  power 
Ne'er  shall  hide  my  Saviour  more : 
Ever  shaU  my  glory  be 
Only,  only,  only  thee ! 


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CHRIST.  633 

C.  M. 
*  Ot  Cross  and  Croivn. 

1  MUST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 
And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 

No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  Tlie  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 
Till  death  shaU  set  me  free, 

And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 

3  Upon  the  crystal  pavement,  down 
At  Jesus'  pierced  feet, 

Joj-ful,  I'U  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  his  dear  name  repeat. 

4  And  palms  shall  wave,  and  harps  shall  ring, 
Beneath  heaven's  arches  high ; 

The  Lord  that  lives,  the  ransomed  sing, 
That  lives  no  more  to  die. 

5  0  precious  cross !    0  glorious  crown ! 
O  resun-ection  day! 

Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  come  down, 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 


T/WT.  Leaning  upon  Jesus. 

1  JESUS,  meixiful  and  mild, 
Lead  me  as  a  helpless  cliild; 
On  no  other  arm  but  thine 
Would  my  weary  soul  recline ; 
Thou  art  ready  to  forgive. 
Thou  canst  bid  the  sinner  live — 
Guide  the  wanderer,  day  by  day, 
In  the  strait  and  narrow  way. 

2  I  am  weakness,  thou  art  might , 
I  am  darkness,  thou  art  light ; 

I  am  all  defiled  with  sin. 
Thou  canst  make  me  pure  within ; 
Foes  that  threaten  to  devour. 
In  thy  presence  have  no  power ; 
Thou  canst  bid  their  rage  be  still, 
And  my  heart  with  comfort  fill. 

3  Thou  canst  fit  me  by  thy  gracr? 
For  ihe  hoivenly  dwelling-place- 


634  CHRIST. 

All  thy  promises  aro  sure, 
Ever  shall  tiiy  love  endure  : 
Then  what  moi-e  could  I  desire. 
How  to  greater  bliss  aspire  ? 
All  I  need  in  thee  I  see, 
Tbou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 


725 


726 


C.  M. 

,  Patience,  of  Jesus. 

1  TVHAT  grace,  0  Lord,  and  beauty  ehonft 

Around  thy  steps  below; 
Wliat  patient  love  was  seen  in  all 
Thy  life  and  death  of  woe. 

2  For  ever  on  thy  burden'd  heart 

A  weight  of  sorrow  hung; 
Yet  no  ungentle,  murmuring  word 
Escaped  thy  silent  tongue. 

3  Thy  foes  might  hate,  despise,  revile, 

ihy  friends  unfaithful  prove ; 
Unwearied  in  forgiveness  still, 
Thy  heart  could  only  love. 

4  Oh !  give  us  hearts  to  love  like  thee,- 

Like  thee,  0  Lord,  to  grieve 
Far  more  for  otiiers'  sins  than  all 

The  wrongs  that  we  receive. 
4  One  with  thyself,  may  every  eye 

In  us,  thy  brethren,  see 
The  gentleness  and  grace  that  spriig 

From  union,  Lord,  with  thee. 

7s  and  6s. 
,  Scene  of  the  Cross. 

3  0  SACRED  Head  once  wounded, 

"With  grief  and  pain  weighed  down  t 
How  scornfully  suiTOunded, 

With  thorns  thy  only  crown  I 
How  art  thou  pale  with  angxiish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn ! 
How  does  that  visage  languish, 
Which  once  was  bright  as  morn ! 

2  What  thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered^ 
Was  all  for  sinners'  gain : 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgrcHsion, 
Rut  thine  the  deadly  pain. 


727 


728 


CHRIST.  686 

Lo  1  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour  I 

'Tis  I  deserve  thy  place : 

Look  on  me  with  thy  favor, 

Touchsafe  to  me  thy  grace ! 

3  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  praise  thee,  Heavenly  Friend, 

For  this  thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end  ? 
Lord,  make  me  thine  forever, 
Nor  let  me  faithless  prove : 
Oh  1  let  me  j^ever,  never 
Abuse  such  dying  love. 
7  3  and  Cs. 
,  Casting  all  on  Jesus. 

1  I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White,  in  his  blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus, 

All  fulness  dwells  in  him : 
He  healeth  my  diseases. 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases. 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

3  I  long  t«  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild: 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng. 
To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

88. 

,  Jot/  in  Chnst. 

1  MY  gracious  Redeemer  I  love. 

His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim; 
And  join  with  the  armies  above, 

To  Rhont  bis  .idorable  name. 


636  cnRisT 

To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine, 

Shall  be  my  eternal  emploj' — 
To  feel  them  incessantly  shine, 

My  boundless,  ineffable  joy. 
2  Ye  palaces,  sceptres,,  and  crowns, 

Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey; 
Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  sound*, 

And  pass  in  a  moment  away : 
The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows, 

Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine ; 
My  joy  everlastingly  fl^ws — 

My  God,  my  Kedeemer,  is  mine. 

'VOO  ^•^^- 

i  /Cu»  Satisfied  in  Jesus. 

1  I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 

Come  imto  me  and  rest : 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  1  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad, 
I  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad." 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 

Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water ;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down  and  di'ink,  and  live. 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived^ 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  light ; 
Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  all  my  journey's  aone. 

730.  Jesus  in  the  Heart. 

1  0  JESUS!  King  most  wonderful! 

Thou  Conqueror  renowned ! 

Thou  Sweetness  most  ineffable? 

In  whom  all  joys  are  found. 


TILE   Sl'lRl'i'.  637 

2  When  once  thou  visitest  the  heart, 

Then  truth  begins  to  shine ; 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart : 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 

3  0  Jesus !  Light  of  all  below ! 

Thou  Fount  of  life  and  fire! 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
All  that  we  can  desire. 

4  Thee  may  our  tongues  forever  bless ; 

Thee  may  we  love  alone, 

And  ever  in  our  lives  express 

The  image  of  thine  own. 


.THE    SPTRIT. 


Ts  and  5s. 
7o  '  -  Tlie.  Comforter. 

i  HOLY  Ghost,  the  Infinite! 
Shine  upon  our  nature's  night 
With  thy  blessed  inward  light, 
Comforter  Divine ! 

2  We  are  sinful :  cleanse  us,  Lord ; 
We  are  faint :  thy  strength  afford ; 
Lost, — until  by  thee  restored, 

Comforter  Divine ! 

3  Like  the  dew,  thy  peace  distU ; 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will, 
Things  of  Christ  unfolding  still. 

Comforter  Divine ! 

4  In  us,  for  us,  intercede. 

And,  with  voiceless  groanings,  plead 
Oxir  umitterable  need, 
Comforter  Divine ! 

5  In  us  "  Abba  Father,"  cry — 
Earnest  of  ^ir  bliss  on  lugh, 
Seal  of  Immortality, — 

Comforter  Divine ! 

6  Search  for  us  the  depths  of  God ; 
Bear  us  up  the  starry  road, 

To  the  height  of  thine  abode, 
Comforter  Divine  I 


638  I'Uis  SPIKIT. 


732 


733 


L.  M.  6  Lines. 
The.  Spirit  Invoked. 

1  CREATOR,  Spirit,  by  whose  aid 

The  world's  foundations  first  were  laid, 
Come  visit  evei-y  wtiitiug  mind, 
Come  pour  thy  joys  on  human  kind; 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
And  make  thy  temples  worthy  thee. 

2  0  source  of  uncreated  heat. 

The  Father's  promised  Paraclete! 
Thrice  holy  fount,  immortal  fire. 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire: 
Come,  and  thy  sacred  unction  bring, 
To  sanctify  us  while  we  sing. 

3  Immortal  honors,  endless  fadae. 
Attend  th'  Almighty  Father's  name; 
The  Saviour  Son  be  glorified 

Who  for  lost  man's  redemption  died; 
And  equal  adoration  be, 
Eternal  Comforter,  to  thee ! 

Ts  and  6s. 
,       Tfie  Witness  of  the  Spirit  souyhl. 

1  SAVIOUR,  I  thy  word  believe, 

My  unbelief  remove ; 
Now  thy  quickening  Spirit  give, 

The  unction  from  above : 
Show  me.  Lord,  how  good  thou  art; 

Now  thy  gracious  word  fulfill ; 
Send  the  witness  to  my  heart, 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

2  Blessed  Comforter,  come  down, 

And  live  and  move  in  me; 
Make  my  every  deed  thine  own, 

In  all  things  led  by  thee : 
Bid  my  sin  and  fear  depart, 

And  within  oh  deign  to  dwell; 
Faithful  Witness,  in  my  heart 

Thy  perfect  light  reveal. 

3  Whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 

0  Lord,  reveal  in  me : 

Son  of  God,  I  cease  to  live, 

Unless  I  live  to  thee : 


734 


735 


TUE    SPIllIT.  e^ 

Make  me  choose  the  better  part ; 

Ch  !  do  thou  my  pardon  seal ; 
Send  the  witness  to  my  heart, 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

L.  M.  6  Lines. 
,  The  Comforter  desired. 

1  OH  that  the  Comforter  would  come. 

Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest, 
But  fix  in  me  his  constant  liorae, 

And  take  possession  of  my  breast! 
Come  make  my  soul  thy  loved  abode, 
0  Spirit  ol  the  living  God! 

2  If  now  thy  influence  I  feel. 

If  now  in  thee  begin  to  live ; 
More  fully  Jesus  now  reveal, 

Of  heaven  a  larger  earnest  give : 
Come  thou,  with  light  and  power  divine. 
And  Christ,  and  all  with  Christ,  are  mine  I 

3  My  peace,  my  life,  my  comfort  thou, 

My  treasure  and  my  all  thou  art ! 
True  witness  of  my  sonship,  now 

Engraving  pardon  on  my  heart, 
Seal  of  my  sins  in  Christ  forgiven, 
Earnest  of  love,  and  pledge  of  heaven ; 

CM. 
,  The  Baptism  of  Fire. 

1  OH !  that  in  me  the  sacred  fire 

Might  now  begin  to  glow ; 
Burn  up  the  dross  of  base  desire, 
And  make  the  mountains  flow. 

2  Oh !  that  it  now  from  heaven  might  fall. 

And  all  my  sins  consume ; 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  thee  I  call; 

Spirit  of  burning,  come. 
2  Refining  fire,  go  through  my  heart ; 

lllumiuHte  uy  soul ; 
Scatter  thy  lil  s  through  every  part, 

And  sanctifj  the  whole. 


640  INVITING. 


736. 


INVITING. 


S.  M. 
The  Invitation. 


1  THE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Is  whispering,  Sinner,  come ; 
The  bride,  tlie  church  of  Christ,  proclaimto 
To  all  his  children.  Come 

2  liet  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  Come ; 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

Oh !  let  him  freely  come. 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 

'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 
•4  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  I  quickly  come : 
Lord,  even  so !  we  wait  thy  hour ; 

0  blest  Redeemer,  come ! 

S  M 
/o7.  The  Sinner  called. 

1  RETUHN  and  come  to  God; 

Cast  all  your  sins  away ; 
Seek  ye  the  Saviour's  cleansing  blood ; 
Repent,  believe,  obey. 

2  Say  not  ye  cannot  come ; 

For  Jesus  bled  and  died, 
That  none  who  ask  in  humble  faith 
Should  ever  be  denied. 

3  Say  not  ye  will  not  come ; 

'Tis  God  vouchsafes  to  call ; 
And  fearful  will  their  end  be  found, 
On  whom  his  wrath  shall  fall. 

4  Come  then,  whoever  will. 

Come  while  'tis  called  to-day  ; 
Flee  to  the  Saviour's  cleansirg  blood; 
Repent,  believe  obey. 


611 


^38 


739. 


,  The  Savioitr^s  Invitatimi . 

1  FRO-M  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
AVhere  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die. 
AVhat  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear ! — 
'•  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done : 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come ! 

'2  Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 
"\\'hy  beneath  tliy  burdens  groan  ? 
On  my  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid : 
Bow  the  knee,  and  kiss  the  Son : 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come ! 

3  Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 
See  with  richest  dainties  stored ; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed, 
Yet  again  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  his  house  to  roam ; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come  I 

4  Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end ; 
Lo,  I  come,  your  Saviour,  Friend, 
Safe  your  spirit  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 
Up  to  my  eternal  home : 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come  I* 
6s  and  4s. 
Today. 

1  TO-DAY  the  Saviour  caUs ! 

Ye  wanderers,  come ; 

Oh !  ye  benighted  souls, 

"\Miy  longer  roam  ? 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls ! 

For  refuge  fly ; 
The  storm  of  vengeance  falls ; 
Ruin  is  nigh. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls ! 

Oh !  listen  now : 
Within  these  sacred  walls. 
To  Jesus  bow. 
i  The  Spirit  calls  to-day  1 
Yield  to  his  power : 
Oh  1  grieve  him  not  away ! 
'Tin  mercy's  hour. 
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642  INVITING. 

L.P.M. 
/ybU.  ^/'s  Great  Question. 

i  NO  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here, 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  fear, 

If  life  so  soon  is  gone; 
If  now  tlie  Judge  is  at  the  door. 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 
Tlie  inexor.able  throne ! 

2  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies ! 
ilow  make  mine  own  election  sm"e ; 
And  when  I  foil  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

3  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray; 

Be  thou  my  Guide,  be  thou  my  Way 

To  glorious  happiness. 
Ah !  write  the  pardon  on  my  heart ; 
And  whensoe'er  I  hence  depart, 
Let  me  depart  in  peace. 
.  L.  M.  6  Lines. 

/  4:i»  Peace  to  the  Sorrowing. 

1  PEACE,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moaa 

Has  taught  each  scene  the  note  of  woe; 
Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow : 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  i>ain,  to  heal  thy  wound. 

2  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  oppressed, 

Unburden  here  thy  weighty  load; 
Here  find  thy  refuge  and  thy  rest, 

And  trust  the  mercy  of  thy  God : 
Thy  God's  thy  Saviour — glorious  word  I 
Oh !  hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord. 

742.  Look  to  Christ. 

1  WEARY  sinner !  keep  thine  eyes 
On  th'  atoning  Sacrifice ; 

View  him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
Pouring  out  his  life  for  thee. 

2  Surely  Christ  thy  griefs  hath  borne : 
Weeping  soul,  no  longer  mourn ; 
Now  by  faith  the  Son  embrace, 
Plead  his  promise,  tru-^t  his  grace. 


PEMl'ENTIAL. 

3  Cast  thy  guilty  soul  ctn  Mm; 
Find  him  mighty  to  redeem : 
At  his  feet  thj'  burden  lay ; 
Look  thy  doubts  and  care  away. 

4  Lord,  como  thou  with  power  to  heal ; 
Now  thy  mighty  arm  reveal : 

At  thy  feet  myself  I  lay ; 
Take,  oh !  take  my  sins  away. 


PENITENTIAL. 


743 


744 


,  Earnest  Supplication. 

1  SAVIOUR,  when,  in  dust,  to  thee 
Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes ; 
Oh !  by  all  thy  pams  and  woe, 
Suffered  once  fur  man  below. 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  thy  people  when  they  cry. 

2  By  thine  hour  of  dark  despau-, 
By  thine  agony  of  prayer, 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 

By  thy  wounds — the  crown  of  thorn— 

By  thy  cross — thy  pangs  and  cries, 

By  thj'  perfect  sacrifice — 

.Tesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 

Hear  thy  people  when  they  cry. 

3  By  thy  deep  expiring  groan. 
By  thy  sealed  sepulchral  stone. 
By  thy  triumphs  o'er  the  grave, 
By  thy  power  from  death  to  save, 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 

To  thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, 
Saviour,  Prince,  exalted  high, 
near  thy  people  when  they  cry. 
S.  M. 
,  Self-Knou-ledge  sought. 

1  AH!  whither  should  I  go, 

Burdened,  and  sick,  and  faint  ? 


644  PENITENTIAL. 

To  whom  should  I  my  trouLles  sliow, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  'i 

2  IMy  Saviour  bids  me  come, 
Ah!  Avhy  do  I  delay? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay. 

8  "What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 

From  which  I  cannot  part ; — 
Which  will  not  let  my  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart  ? 

4  Some  cursed  thing  unknown 
Must  surely  lurk  within ; 
Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom  sin. 

.")  Jesus,  the  hindrance  show, 
Which  I  have  feared  to  see ; 
And  let  mo  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  fi'om  thee. 

7s  and  6s. 
(BzU.  Prayer  of  the  Penitent. 

1  JESUS,  let  thy  pitying  eye 

Call  back  a  wandering  sheep ; 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 

Would  fain  like  Peter  weep ; 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored. 

And  to  me  thy  mercy  shown ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthroned  above, 

Repentance  to  impart. 
Give  me,  through  thy  dying  love. 

The  humble,  contrite  heart ; 
This  I  sliould  have  long  implored, 

For  thou  all  my  sin  hast  known : 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3  See  me.  Saviour,  from  above. 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die ; 
Life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 

Fall  from  thy  gracious  eye : 
Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

Let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down; 


CONVERSION. 

Tiwn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

746.  Jesus  sought  in  Distress. 

1  THOU  who  didst  on  Calvary  bleed^ 
Thou  who  dost  for  sinners  plead, 
Help  me  in  my  time  of  need, 

Jesus,  SavicTur,  hear  my  cryl 

2  In  my  darkness  and  my  grief, 
With  my  heart  of  unbelief, 

I,  who  am  of  sinners  chief,  * 

Jesus,  lift  to  thee  mine  eye ! 

3  Foes  without  and  fears  within. 
With  no  plea  thy  grace  to  win. 
But  that  thou  canst  save  from  sin, 

Jesus,  to  thy  cross  I  fly ! 

4  There  on  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
There  to  thee  I  raise  my  prayer, 
Jesus,  save  me  from  despair, 

Save  me,  save  me,  or  I  die ! 
^  When  the  storms  of  trial  lower. 
When  I  feel  temptation's  power, 
In  the  last  and  darkest  hour, 
Jesus,  Saviour,  be  thou  nigh ! 


CONVERSION. 


747. 


L.M. 
Just  as  I  am. 

1  rUST  as  1  am,  without  one  pip  a. 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  thee, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot. 

To  thee  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  siwt, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
Wi>h  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
With  fears  within  and  wars  without, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 


640  CONVERSION. 

4  Ju?t  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  bUnd, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind. 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

5  Just  as  I  am — tlion  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

**.  Just  as  I  am — thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down ; 
Now  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone — 
^  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 
S.  M, 

748.  TieUing  to  God. 

1  AND  can  I  yet  delay 

My  little  all  to  give  ? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
My  Jesus  to  receive  ? 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield ! 

1  can  hold  out  no  more : 

I  sink,  by  dying  love  compelled, 
And  own  thee  conqueror. 

3  Though  late,  I  all  forsake, 

Bly  friends,  my  all  resign ; 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  oh  take, 
And  seal  me  ever  thine ! 

C.  P.  M. 

749.  (^hnst  a  Refuge. 

1  0  THOU  who  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faitn. 
Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death, 

That  casts  itself  on  thee? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own. 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 

And  suffered  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
Thy  spotless  righteousness  I  plead. 

And  thy  atoning  blood : 
Thy  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be. 
Thy  merit  shall  atone  for  me. 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 

3  Then  a  latch  me  from  eternal  death, 
The  spirit  of  adoption  breathe, 

Hifi  consolation  send : 


750. 


751. 


CONVERSION.  tl'i 

By  him  some  word  of  life  impyrt. 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 
"  Thy  Maker  is  thy  fiiend." 

8s  and  7s. 
Blind  Bartimeus. 

1  ••'MERCY.  0  thou  son  of  David!" 

Thus  bUnd  liartiraens  prayed ; 
••  Others  by  thy  grace  are  saved, 
Now  to  me  afford  thine  aid.'' 

2  Many  for  his  crying  chid  him. 

But  he  called  the  louder  still ; 
Till  the  gracious  Saviour  bid  him. 
'•  Come  and  ask  me  what  you  will." 

3  Money  was  not  what  he  wanted. 

Though  by  begging  used  to  live ; 
But  he  asked,  and  Jesus  granted, 
Alms  wliich  none  but  he  could  give. 

4  ^Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness. 

Let  my  eyes  behold  the  day!" 
Straight  he  saw,  and,  won  by  kindnes* 
Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 

5  Oh!  methinks  I  hear  him  praising, 

Publishing  to  all  around : 
"  Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing  ? 
What  a  Saviour  I  have  found ! 

6  Oh !  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him 

And  would  be  advised  by  me  I 
Surely  they  would  hasten'to  him. 
He  would  cause  them  aU  to  see." 

78  and  6s. 
Clirist  Chosen. 
VATX.  delusive  world,  adieu, 

With  all  of  creature  good! 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue. 

Who  bought  me  with  nis  blood : 
All  thy  pleasures  I  forego, 

All  thy  wealth  and  all  thy  pride; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know,  ^ 

And  Jesus  crucified. 
Ilim  to  know  is  life  and  peaco 

And  pleasure  v/ithout  end : 
This  is  all  my  happiness — 

On  Jesus  to  depend, 


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648  CONVERSION. 

Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow. 

Ever  in  his  lore  abide : 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know. 
And  Jesus  cnicified. 
H.  M. 
Ccmfidence  in  the  Intercessor, 

1  ARISE,  my  soul,  arise, 
Shake  off  thy  giiilty  fears ; 

The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

la-  my  behalf  appears : 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands ; 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above. 
For  nro  to  intercede. 

His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race. 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  My  God  is  reconciled; 
His  pardoning  voice  I  hear : 

He  oAvns  me  for  his  child — 

I  can  no  longer  fear ; 
^Yith  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 
C.  M. 
,  The  IVarroiu  Way. 

1  STftAIT  is  the  way— the  door  is  strait— 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high : 

'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 
The  mind  and  will  renewed, 

Passion  suppressed,  and  patience  tried. 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  Lord,  can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm 
Fulfill  a  task  so  hard  ? 

Thy  grace  must  all  the  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 
7s  and  6s. 
,  Christ  a  Refuge. 

\  GOD  of  my  salvation,  hear, 
And  help  me  to  believe ; 


753 


'54 


CONVERSION.  649 

Now  to  thee  do  I  draw  near, 

Thy  blessing  to  receive : 
Full  of  sin,  alas,  I  am, 

Eut  to  thee  for  refuge  flee ; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

2  No  good  word,  or  work,  or  thought, 

I  bring  to  gain  tliy  grace ; 
Pardon  I  accept,  unbought ; 

Thy  proffer  I  embrace : 
Needy,  guilty,  vile  I  am, 

Yet  I  know  thy  love  is  free ; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

3  Saviour,  from  thy  wounded  side 

I  never  will  depart ; 
At  thy  cross  will  I  abide. 

With  humble,  trusting  heart : 
AVhen  my  place  above  1  claim. 

This  shall  be  my  only  plea : 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

r^-r  ^•^- 

iOD»  Prayer  of  the  Publican. 

1  WITH  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trembling  sinner.  Lord,  I  cry ; 

Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed ; 
Chi-ist  and  his  cross  my  oul«5)lea ; 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

3  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies ; 
But  thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me! 

4  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone ; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee :  ^ 

0  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

7o6.  Mercy  for  the  Vilest. 

1  DEPTH  of  mercy !  can  there  b^ 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 


650  CHRISTIAN. 

Can  my  God  his  -wrath  forbear — 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  ? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace, 
Long  provoked  liim  to  his  face — 
"Would  not  hear  his  gracious  calla — 
Grieved  him  Ly  a  thousand  falls. 

3  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands, 
Shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands 
God  is  love !  I  know,  I  feel, 

Jesus  weeps  and  loves  me  still. 

4  Lord,  incline  me  to  repent ; 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament. 
Deeply  my  revolt  deplore. 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 


CHRISTIAN. 


757 


758 


L.  M. 

The  Mercy-Seat. 

1  FllOM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat — 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; 

A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet — 
It  is  xm  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle  wings  we  soar, 
And  sens'j  and  sin  becloud  no  more, 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 
L.M. 

,  Prayer  in  Trouble. 

1  GOD  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call ; 
Afflicted,  at  thy  feet  I  foil; 


CHRISTIAN.  651 

When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail. 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint, 
"Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint  ? 
Where,  bnt  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  witli  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea  ? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear. 
Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer; 
But  a  prayer-hearing,  answering  God 
Supports  me  under  every  load. 

5  Poor  though  I  am — despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 

For  whom  the  Saviour  deigns  to  plead. 
^  8s  and  7s. 

i  0\j»  Declension  lamented. 

1  ONCE,  0  Lord,  thy  garden  flourished, 

Every  part  looked  gay  and  green : 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourished, 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen ! 

2  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded. 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  theo. 

3  Some,  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below ; 

Some,  alas !  we  fear  are  blighted — 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show. 

4  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither ; 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again ; 
Oh !  permit  them  not  to  wither, 
Let  not  aU  our  hopes  be  vain. 

/  0  U .  Consolations  in  SicJcness. 

1  WHEN  languor  and  cUs^ase  invade 
This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains. 
And  long  to  fly  away. 


652  CmilSTIAN 

'2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 
The  v/bispers  of  his  love ; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid ; 
Sweet  to  remember  that  his  blood 
My  debt  of  suffering  paid. 

4  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest, 

Whose  love  can  never  end ; 
Sweet  on  his  covenant  of  grace 
For  all  things  to  depend. 

5  Sweet,  in  the  confidence  of  faith. 

To  trust  his  firm  decrees ; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  his  hands, 
And  know  no  vnll  but  his. 

/Di.  God  our  Friend. 

1  UNITE,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite 

In  silence  soft  and  sweet ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gently  down 
At  thy  great  Sovereign's  feet. 

2  Jehovah's  awful  voice  is  heard, 

Yet  gladly  I  attend ; 
For,  lo,  the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  himself  my  friend. 

3  Harmonious  accents  to  my  soul 

The  sounds  of  peace  convey ; 
The  tempest  at  his  word  subsides,    • 
And  winds  and  seas  obey. 

4  By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  my  heart 

To  grieve  his  love  no  more, 
But,  charmed  by  melody  divine, 
To  give  its  follies  o'er. 
S.M. 
i\)/Qt  Burdens  cast  on  God. 

1  HOW  gentle  God's  commands 

How  kind  his  precepts  are ! 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lo  'd, 
And  trust  his  constant  care. 

2  Beneath  his  powerful  sway 

His  saints  securely  dwell ; 


763 


ciiRiSTiAX.  f;53 

That  hand  which  bears  all  iialiu-e  up 

Will  guide  his  children  well. 
■  3  "Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind  ? 
Haste  to  j'our  Heavenly  Father's  throne, 

And  sweet  refreshment  find. 
4  His  goodness  stands  approved, 

Renewed  from  day  to  day ; 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 

And  bear  a  song  away. 

Perfect  Peace. 

1  PRINCE  of  Peace,  control  my  will ; 
,      Bid  this  struggling  heart  be  still ; 

Bid  my  fears  and  doubtings  cease ; 
Hush  my  spirit  into  peace. 

2  Thou  hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood. 
Opened  wide  the  gate  to  God ; 

Peace  I  ask — but  peace  must  be, 
Lord,  in  being  one  with  thee. 

3  May  thy  will,  nl)t  mine,  be  done ; 
May  thy  will  and  mine  be  one ; 
Chase  these  doubtings  from  my  heart ; 
Now  thy  perfect  peace  impart. 

4  Sa\iour !  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Thou  my  life,  my  God,  my  all  I 
Let  thy  happy  servant  be 
One  for  evermore  with  thee ! 

^  L.M.GLines. 

/  U4.  Christ's  Love  all-sufficient. 

1  JESUS !  thy  boundless  love  to  me 

No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declart ; 
Oh !  knit  my  thankfu'  heart  to  thee, 

And  reign  without  a  rival  there ! 
Thine  wholly,  only,  would  I  be — 
By  love  constrained,  would  Live  to  thee. 

2  Oh!  that  I,  as  a  little  child, 

May  follow  thee,  and  never  rest. 
Till  sweetly  thou  hast  breathed  thy  mild 

And  lowly  mind  into  my  treast ! 
May  I  be  one,  0  Lord,  with  thee, 
And  never  parted  may  we  be. 


654  CHlllSTIAN. 

3  Still  ]  at  thy  love  point  out  my  vray : 

How  wondrous  things  that  love  hath  wrought 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray ; 

Direct  my  word,  inspire  my  thought : 
And  if  I  fail,  soon  may  1  hear 
Thy  voice,  and  know  thy  love  is  near. 

4  In  suffering  be  thy  love  my  peace ; 

lu  weakness  be  thy  love  my  power ; 
And,  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Jesus !  iu  that  momentous  hour, 
In  death  as  life  be  thou  my  guide. 
And  save  me,  who  for  rae  hast  died. 

iUt),  Trust  in  TrouUe.  , 

1  BE  still,  my  heart !  these  anxious  cares 
To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares ; 
They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord, 

And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear? 
How  canst  thou  want*if  he  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide  ? 

3  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall. 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  ? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last  ? 

4  He  who  has  helped  me  hitherto, 

■   Will  help  me  all  my  journey  through, 
And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
New  Eben-ezers  to  his  praise. 

766.  Thy  Will  be  done. 

1  MY  God!  my  Father!  while  I  stray. 
Far  from  my  home  on  life's  rough  waj', 
Oh !  teach  me  from  my  lieart  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done !  Thy  will  be  done ! 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

But  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
Thy  wUl  be  done ! 

3  If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize — it  ne'er  was  mind  • 


CHRISTIAN.  655 

I  only  yield  thee  what  was  thine : 
Thy  will  bo  done ! 

4  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done ! 

5  If  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
W  .th  thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
5Iy  God,  to  thee  1  leave  the  rest — 

Tliy  will  be  done! 

C?. 
767.  Thy  Will  he  done. 

1  MY  Jesus,  as  thou  wilt! 

Oh!  may  thy  Avill  be  mine; 
Into  thy  hand  of  love 

I  will  my  all  resign. 
Through  sorrow,  or^through  joy, 

Conduct  me  as  thine  own, 
And  help  me  still  to  say, 

My  Lord,  thy  will  be  done ! 

2  My  Jesus,  as  thou  wilt  I 

All  shall  be  well  for  me ; 
Ejph  changing  future  scene 

1  gladly  trust  with  thee. 
Straight  to  my  home  above 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing,  in  life  or  death, 

My  Lord,  thy  will  be  done  1 

^  10s  and  lis. 

/  0O»  Tlie  Lord  will  provide. 

1  THO'  troubles  assail  and  dangers  affright; 
Tho'  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all  unite ;    ' 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide ; 

The  Scripture  assures  us,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

2  No  strength  of  our  OAvn,  or  goodness,  we  claim ; 
Yet  since  we  have  known  the  Saviour's  gi-eat  name. 
In  this  our  strong  tower  for  safety  we  hide. 

The  Lord  is  our  power,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

3  ^Vhen  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  in  view, 
This  word  of  his  grace  shall  comfort  us  through : 
No  fearing  nor  doubting  with  Christ  on  our  side, 
We  hope  to  die  shouting,  the  Loid  will  provide. 


tiSO  CHRISTIAN. 

769.  ^W-Denial. 

1  AND  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 

My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 
It  is  but  right,  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go — one  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends, 
Por  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  credit,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives. 

How  M'orthless  they  appear, 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair ! 

4  Saviour  of  souls,  could  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain. 
Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I'd  glory  in  my  gain. 

C.  AI. 

^70.     The  Covenant  of  Mercy  our  Confidence. 

1  MY  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 

Abides  forever  sure ; 
And  in  its  matchless  grace  I  feel 
My  haj^piness  secure. 

2  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 

My  Pather  art  become, 
Jesus,  my  guardian  and  my  friend, 
And  heaven  my  final  home ; — 

3  I  welcome  all  thy  sovereign  will. 

For  all  that  will  is  love ; 
And  when  I  know  not  what  thou  dost, 
I  wait  the  light  above. 

4  Thy  covenant,  in  the  darkest  gloom. 

Shall  be  my  strength  and  stay ; 
Shall  cheer  my  passage  to  the  tomb. 
And  guide  to  endless  day. 
7s. 
771.  Confidence  in  Grace. 

1  BliESSED  fountain,  full  of  grace, 
Grace  for  sinners,  grace  for  me. 
To  this  source  alone  I  trace 
What  I  am  iind  hope  to  be. 


CHRISTIAN.  ^   657 

2  What  I  am,  as  one  redeemed. 

Saved  and  rescued  by  the  Lord ; 
Hating  what  I  once  esteemed, 
Loving  -what  I  once  abhorred. 

3  What  I  hope  to  be  ere  long, 

When  I  take  ray  place  above; 
When  I  join  the  heavenly  throng; 
"When  I  see  the  God  of  love.  •- 

4  Then,  I  hope  like  him  to  be, 

Who  redeemed  his  saints  from  sin, 
Whom  I  now  obscurely  see. 
Through  a  veil  that  stands  bctweet. 

5  Blessed  fountain,  full  of  grace ! 

Grace  for  sinners,  grace  for  me, 
To  this  source  alone  I  trace 
What  I  am  and  hope  to  be. 

v^o  ^■'^- 

i  i  /C,  Compute  -in  Him. 

1  COMPLETE  in  thee,  no  work  of  mine 
May  take,  dear  Lord,  the  place  of  thine? 
Thy  blood  has  pardon  bought  for  me, 
And  I  am  now  Gomplete  in  thee. 

2  Complete  in  thee — each  want  supplied, 
And  no  good  thing  to  me  denied. 
Since  thou  my  portion,  Lord,  wilt  be, 
I  ask  no  more — complete  in  thee. 

3  Complete  in  thee,  forever  blest. 

Of  all  thy  fullness,  Lord,  possessed. 
Thy  praise  throughout  eternity — 
Thy  love  I'll  sing,  complete  in  thee. 

L.M.6Lines. 
i  io»  Assurance. 

1  JESUS,  I  know,  hath  died  for  me — 

Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest. 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee. 

And  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast. 
Away,  sad  doubts  and  anxious  fear — 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

2  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  "head, 

Though  strength,  and  health,  and  friends  bo  jroue. 
Though  joys  be  withered  all  and  dea^ 
And  eveiT  comfort  be  withdraw!* ; 
42 


658  CHRISTIAN. 

# 
Steadfast  on  this  my  soul  relies — 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 
3  Fixed  on  this  rock  -svill  I  remain, 

When  heart  shall  fail,  and  flesh  decay  ;- 
A  rock  which  shall  my  soul  sustain 

"When  earth's  foundations  melt  away ; 
Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  proye, 
Loved  with  an  everlasting  love. 

i  i'i:.  Assurance  of  Faith. 

1  A  DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone, 

Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing ; 
Nor  fear,  with  thy  righteousness  on. 

My  person  and  offerings  to  bring  ' 
The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete^ 
His  promise  is  Yea  and  Amen, 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet: 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, 

Not  all  things  below  or  above, 

Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

*  Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

3  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  handa 

Eternity  will  not  erase ; 
Impressed  on  his  heart  it  remains, 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace : 
Yes — I  to  the  end  shall  endure. 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given; 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorified  spirits  in  heaven. 

S.  M. 
775,  Rest  in  God. 

1  OH !  cease,  my  wandering  Sioul, 

On  restless  wing  to  roam ; 
All  this  wide  world,  to  either  poltj. 
Has  not  for  thee  a  heme. 

2  Behold  the  ark  of  God; 

Behold  the  open  door ; 


cmiisTiAN.  669 

Ob  I  baste  to  gain  tbat  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 
S  Tbere  safe  sbalt  tbou  abide, 
Tbere  sweet  sball  bo  tby  rest. 
And,  every  longing  satisfied, 
■'iVitb  full  salvation  blest. 
S.  M. 
7/6.  The  Wanderer  reclaimed. 

1  I  AYAS  a  wandering  sbeep, 

I  did  not  love  tbe  fold ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice. 

I  would  not  be  controlled ; 
I  was  a  wajTvard  child, 

I  did  not  love  ray  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

'Twas  he  that  loved  my  soiil, 
'Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 

'Twas  he  that  made  me  whole ; 
'Twas  he  that  sought  the  lost. 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep, 
'Twas  he  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 

'Tis  he  that  stUl  doth  keep, 

3  No  more  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  love  to  be  controlled, 
I  love  my  tender  Shepherd's  voice.' 

I  love  the  peaceful  fold ; 
No  more  a  wayward  child, 
I  seek  no  more  to  roam, 
I  love  my  heavenly  Father's  voice, 
I  love,  I  love  his  home, 
.yryrv  Ss  and  7s. 

i  i  I ,  Rest  I  n  God  desired. 

1  LABORING  and  heavy  laden 

AVith  my  sins,  0  Lord,  I  roam, 
AYhile  I  know  thou  hast  invited 
All  such  wanderers  to  their  home. 

2  Make  my  stubborn  spirit  willing 

To  obey  thy  gracious  voice. 
At  the  cross  to  leave  the  burden, 
And  departing  to  rejoice. 
S  Thy  sweet  yoke  I'd  take  upon  me, 
And  Avould  learn,  0  Lord,  of  thee; 


778 


660  CllPtlSTIAN. 

Thou  art  meek  Id  heart,  and  lowly^ 
Teach  me  like  thyself  to  be. 

4  Rest  my  weary  soul  is  seeking 

From  its  sins  and  all  its  woes ; 
In  thy  bosom  I  would  place  me, 
There  to  find  a  blest  repose. 

5  Laboring  and  heavy  laden, 

Lord,  no  longer  will  I  roam : 
Here  I  fix  my  habitation. 
In  thy  sheltering  love  at  home. 

L.  M.  6  Lines. 
Returning  to  God. 

1  0  GOD !  how  often  hath  thine  ear 

To  mo  in  willing  mercy  bowed ; 
"While,  worshiping  thine  altar  near, 

Lowly  I  wept,  and  strongly  vowed : 
But  ah !  the  feebleness  of  man ! 
Have  I  not  vowed  and  wept  in  vain  1 

2  Return,  0  Lord  of  Hosts,  return ! 

Behold  thy  servant  in  distress ; 
My  faithlessness  again  I  mourn : 

Again  forgive  my  faithlessness, 
And  to  thine  arms  my  spirit  take, 
And  bless  me  for  the  Saviour's  sake. 
?,  This  day  the  covenant  I  sign — 

The  bond  of  sure  and  promised  peace : 
Nor  can  I  doubt  its  power  divine, 

Since  sealed  with  Jesus'  blood  it  is : 
That  blood  I  take,  that  blood  alone, 
And  make  the  covenant  peace  mine  own. 
4  But,  that  my  faith  no  more  may  know 

Or  change,  or  interval,  or  end — 
Help  me  in  all  thy  paths  to  go ; 

And  now  as  e'er  my  voice  attend; 
And  gladden  me  with  answers  mild. 
And  commune,  Father,  with  thy  child ! 

/  /  y ,  Nearness  to  God. 

1  OH !  could  I  find,  from  day  to  day.- 
A  nearness  to  my  God, 
Then  should  my  hours  glide  Bweet  away. 
Nor  sin  nor  fear  intrude. 


cimiSTiAN.  661 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day ; 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  0  Jesus  I  come  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 

That  I  may  never  more  depart, 

Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  bi'cath, 

Thy  goodness  I"ll  adore ; 
And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death 
ily  soul  siiall  love  thee  more. 

/O0»  A  Contrite  Heart. 

1  OH !  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God ! 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free ; 
A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood. 
So  freely  shed  for  me ; 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  liedeemer's  throne ; 
"Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
"Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

0  An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  trixe,  and  clean ; 
"Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  htm  that  dwells  within ! 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  i-enewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good  — 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart ; 

Come  (luickly  from  above : 
"Write  thy  neAv  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  love. 

/  O.L»  Clirist  our  Pattern. 

1  LORD,  as  to  thy  dear  cross  we  flee, 

And  pray  to  be  forgiven, 
So  let  thy  "life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  om-  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 

Our  di'ily  i-rri^s  to  bpnr; 


662  CHRISTIAlSr. 

Like  thee,  to  do  our  Father's  vnll, 
Our  brother's  griefs  to  share. 

3  .Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel. 

Our  earthliness  refine ; 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell 
As  free  and  true  as  thine. 

4  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 

Forgiving  and  fbrgivcn. 
Oh !  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 
And  follow  thee  to  heaven. 
L.  M. 
/O/v.    1  AsJc  ivhat  thoit,  ivilt. 

1  AND  dost  thou  say,  "  Ask  what  thou  wilt'  t 

Lord,  I  would  seize  the  golden  hour : 
I  pray  to  be  released  from  guilt. 

And  freed  from  sin  and  Satan's  power. 

2  More  of  thy  presence,  Lord,  impart ; 

More  of  thine  image  let  me  bear : 

Erect  thy  throne  within  my  heart. 

And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

3  Give  me  to  read  my  pardon  sealed. 

And  from  thy  joy  to  draw  my  str'jugth; 
Oh !  be  thy  boundless  love  revealed 
In  all  its  height  and  breadth  and  lengthl 

4  Grant  these  requests — I  ask  no  more, 

But  to  thy  care  the  rest  resign : 
Sick,  or  in  health,  or  rich,  or  poor, 
All  shall  be  well,  if  thou  art  mine. 

n.no  S.M. 

lOO*  Looking  for  Strength. 

1  JESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope. 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up 
And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer: 

2  Give  me  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay, 
Or  wish  my  sufferings  less, — 

3  A  soul  inured  to  pain. 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss, 
Bold  to  take  up,  firm  to  sustain, 
Tl'.e  con?ecrot«tl  cro,=s. 


ClIKISTIAN.  665J 

4  Give  uie  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discernins;  eye. 
That  looks  to  tbeo  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly ; — 
b  A  spirit  still  prepared. 

And  armed  \vith  jealous  care, 
Forever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 
G  Thus  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Tiil  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
Into  tuy  perfect  love. 

^     .  L.  M.  6  Lines. 

7  84.  I  ''^tt  not  let  thee  go. 

1  C05IE,  0  thou  Traveler  unknown. 

"Whom  still  I  hold,  hut  cannot  see ; 
My  company  before  is  gone, 

And  I  am  left  alone  with  thee : 
With  thee  all  night  I  mean  to  stay, 
And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day. 

2  I  need  not  tell  thee  who  I  am ; 

My  sin  and  misery  declare ; 
Thyself  hast  called  me  by  my  name ; 

Look  on  thy  hands,  and  read  it  there  ; 
But  who,  I  ask  thee,  who  art  thou  ? 
Tell  me  thy  name,  and  tell  me  now, 

3  In  vain  thou  stmgglest  to  get  free ; 

I  never  will  unloose  my  hold : 
Art  thou  the  Man  that  died  for  me  ? 

The  secret  of  thy  love  unfold : 
Wrestling,  I  vrill  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  I  thy  name,  thy  nature  know, 

4  My  prayer  hath  power  with  God ;  the  g^ar? 

Unspeakable  I  now  receive ;      '^ 
Through  faith  I  see  thee  face  to  face 

I  see  thee  face  to  face,  and  live. 
Tn  vain  I  have  not  wept  and  strove ; 
lliy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

,  7s.  6  Lines. 

I  oO.  Entire  Consecration. 

1  FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
On«  in  Three,  and  Tlirre  in  Onr", 


664  CHRISTIAN. 

As  by  the  celestial  host. 

Let  thy  will  on  earth  be  clone ; 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given, 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  1 

2  If  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 

May  to  thy  great  glory  live. 
All  my  actions  sanctify, 

All  my  woi-ds  and  thoughts  rcceJTB: 
Claim  me  for  thy  service,  claipi 
All  I  have,  and  all  I  am. 

3  Take  my  soul  and  body's  powers ; 

Take  my  memory,  mind,  and  will, 
All  my  goods  and  all  my  hours, 

All  I  know  and  all  I  iecl ; 
All  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do ; 
Take  my  heart — but  make  it  new. 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  dhost. 

One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done ; 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given. 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven ! 

C.  M. 
/qq.  Communion  tvitJi  God. 

1  JESUS,  thyself  to  us  reveal. 

While  here  o'er  earth  we  rove ; 
Speak  to  our  hearts,  and  let  Tis  feel 
The  kindling  of  thy  love. 

2  With  thee  conversing,  we  forget 

All  time  and  toil  and  care ; 

Labor  is  rest,  and  pain  is  sweet, 

If  thou,  my  God,  art  here. 

3  Here  then,  my  God,  vouchsafe  to  stay. 

And  bid  my  heart  rejoice ; 
My  bounding  heart  shall  own  thy  sway. 
And  echo  to  thy  voice. 

4  Thou  callest  me  to  seek  thy  face ; 

'Tis  all  I  wsh  to  seek. 
T'attend  the  whispers  of  thy  grace, 
And  hear  thee  inly  speak. 
6  Let  this  my  every  hour  emplov 
Till  I  thy  glory  see, 


787. 


CUKISTIAN.  066 

Enter  iiito  my  Master's  joy, 
And  find  my  heaven  in  thee. 
L.  M. 
Living  to  Christ. 

1  MY  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 
To  every  senice  I  can  pay, 

And  call  it  my  supreme  delight, 
To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  "What  is  my  being,  but  for  thee — 
Its  sure  support — its  noblest  end  ? 

'Tis  my  delight  thy  face  to  see, 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  friend. 

3  I  would  not  breathe  for  worldly  joy, 
Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good. 

Nor  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 

4  'Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live ; 
To  Ilim  w^ho  for  my  ransom  died ; 

>'or  could  all  worldly  honor  give 
Such  bliss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

L.  M. 

,         G<kVs  Omnipresence  a  Source  of  Joy. 

1  Tins  world,  0  God,  like  that  above. 
Is  bright  to  those  who  know  thy  love; 
1  n  heaven,  in  earth,  or  on  the  sea, 
■Where'er  they  dwell,  they  dwell  with  thea. 

'2  To  me  remains  nor  place  nor  time, 
My  country  is  in  every  clime ; 
I  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care, 
On  any  shore,  since  God  is  there. 

3  "While  place  we  seek,  or  place  we  shun^ 
The  soul  finds  happiness  iu  none ; 
But  with  my  God  to  guide  my  way, 
'Tis  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 

4  Ck)uld  I  be  cast  where  thou  art  not, 
That  were  indeed  a  dreadful  lot ; 
But  regions  none  remote  I  call, 
•Secure  of  finding  God  in  all. 

789.  Delight  in  God. 

1  0  LORD,  I  would  delight  in  thee, 
And  on  thy  care  depend ; 


788 


666  CHRISTIAN. 

To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 
My  best,  my  only  friend 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  di  ic<1, 

Thy  fullness  is  the  same ; 

May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 

And  glory  in  thy  name. 

3  Oh  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith 

To  look  within  the  vail, 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  word  can  never  fail. 

4  He  who  has  made  ^\y  heaven  secure 

W  ill  hero  all  good  provide ; 
While  Christ  is  rich,  can  I  be  poor? 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

5  0  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  thee; 

I  triumph  and  adore ; 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  praise  thee  more. 

790.  ^est  ing  on  God. 

1  MY  spirit  on  thy  care. 

Blest  Saviour,  I  recline ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  mo  to  despair, 
i'or  thou  art  love  divine. 

2  In  thee  I  place  my  trust. 

On  thee  I  calmly  rest; 
I  know  thee  good,  I  know  thee  just, 
And  count  thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Let  good  or  ill  befall,- 

It  must  be  good  for  me ; 
Secure  of  having  thee  in  all, 
hi  having  all  in  thee. 

-ni  ^•^^- 

/  y  !•         ^^'^  Liberty  of  the  Sons  of  God. 

1  IF  thou  impart  thyself  to  me, 

No  other  good  I  need : 
If  thou,  the  Son,  shalt  make  me  free, 
I  shall  be  free  indeed. 

2  I  cannot  rest  till  in  thy  blood 

I  full  redemption  have ; 
But  thou,  through  whom  I  come  to  God^ 
Canst  to  the  utmost  save. 


cHiasTiAN.  eei 

3  From  eiu — the  giiilt,  the  power,  the  pain — 

Thou  -wilt  redeem  my  soul : 
Lord,  I  believe — and  not  in  vain ; 
My  faith  shall  make  me  whole. 

4  I,  too,  with  thee,  shall  walk  in  white ; 

AYith  all  thy  saints  shall  prove 
"What  is  the  length  and  breadth  and  height 
And  depth  of  perfect  love. 
C.  M. 
^uZ»  Eeconciliation  with  God. 

1  ETERNAL  Sun  of  Eighteousness, 

Display  thy  beams  divine, 
And  cause  the  glories  of  thy  face 
Upon  my  heart  to  shine. 

2  Light,  in  thy  light,  oh !  may  I  see. 

Thy  grace  and  mercy  prove ; 
Revived,  and  cheered,  and  blest  by  thee, 
The  God  of  pardoning  love. 

0  Lift  up  thy  countenance  serene, 

And  let  thy  happy  child 
Behold,  without  a  cloud  between, 
The  Godhead  reconciled. 
L.  M. 
793.  All  in  God. 

1  WHEN,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  Iw 
That  I  shall  find  my  all  in  thee — 

The  fullness  of  thy'promise  prove. 
The  seal  of  thine  eternal  love  ? 

2  Ah !  wherefore  did  I  ever  doubt  ? 
Thou  \dlt  in  no  wise  cast  me  out — 
A  helpless  soul  that  comes  to  thee 
"With  only  sin  and  misery. 

3  Lord,  I  am  blind — be  thou  my  sight ; 
Lord,  I  am  weak — be  thou  my  might ; 
A  helper  of  the  helpless  be ; 

And  let  me  find  my  all  in  thee ! 
7s  and  6s. 
i  {)±,        Prayer  for  Spiritual  Strength. 
1  NEAR  me,  0  my  Saviour,  stand, 
In  sore  temptation's  hour ; 
Save  me  with  thine  outstretched  hand. 
And  shov  fortli  all  thy  power; 


668  CHBISTIA^^ 

Oh !  be  mindful  of  thy  voi-a , 

AU-sufiBcient  grace  bestow ; 
Keep  me,  keep  me,  gracious  Lord, 

And  never  let  me  go. 

2  Give  me,  Lord,  a  holy  fear, 

And  fix  it  in  my  heart ; 
That  I  may  from  evil  near 

With  timaly  care  depart ; 
Sin  be  more  than  hell  abhorred, 

Faith  resist  the  tyrant  foe ; 
Keep  me,  keep  me,  gracious  Lord, 

And  never  let  me  go. 

3  Never  let  me  leave  thy  breast, 

From  thee,  my  Saviour,  stray ; 
Thou  art  my  support  and  rest," 

My  true  and  living  way ; 
My  exceeding  great  reward. 

Mine  above,  and  mine  below ; 
Keep  me,  keep  me,  gracious  Lord, 

And  never  let  me  go. 

i  ;^0,  Search  me,  0  God. 

1  0  TIIOU,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart :  it  pants  for  thee, 
Oh !  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross, 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  Cross ; 
Hallow  each  thought ;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way ; 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  harm,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see. 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  thee ; 
Oh,  let  thy  hand  support  me  still. 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 

C.  M. 
796.  Pleadivg  for  Faith. 

1  LORD,  I  b^elieve ;  thy  powej- 1  own ; 
Thy  word  T  would  obey ; 


omiiSTiAN.  6G9 

I  wander  comfortless  and  lone, 
■yVlien  from  tby  truth  I  stray. 

2  Lord,  I  believe ;  but  gloomy  feais 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight ; 
I  look  to  thee  with  prayers  and  tears. 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

3  Lord,  T  belieTe ;  but  oft,  I  know. 

My  faith  is  cold  and  %-eak : 
My  weakness  strengthen,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek. 

4  Yes !  I  believe ;  and  only  thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief: 
Lord,  to  thy  truth  my  spirit  how; 
"  Help  thou  mine  unbelief!" 


797. 


Iioio  much  I  owe. 

1  WHEN  this  passing  world  is  done,- 
^^*hen  has  sunk  yon  glorious  sun ; 
AVhen  I  stand  with  Christ  in  glory, 
Looking  o'er  life's  finished  story ; 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know — 
Not  till  then — how  much  I  owe ! 

2  "VThen  I  hear  the  wicked  call 
On  the  rocks  and  hills  to  fall ; 
AVhen  I  see  them  start  and  shrink, 
On  the  fiery  dehige  brink ; 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know — 
Not  till  then — how  much  I  owe  I 

3  When  I  stand  before  the  throne, 
V    Clothed  in  beauty  not  my  own ; 

AVhen  T  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
Love  thee  with  unsinning  heart; 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know — 
Not  till  then— how  much  I  owe ! 

4  When  the  praise  of  heaven  I  he.'ir, 
Loud  as  thunders  to  the  ear. 
Load  as  many  waters'  noise. 
Sweet  as  harp's  n^lodioue  voice. 
Then,  Lord,  shall  i  fully  know — 
Not  till  then— how  much  I  owe ! 


G70  CHRISTIAN. 

7s  and  6s. 
IUG»  Stand  up  for  Jems. 

1  STAND  up!  stand  up  for  Jesual 

Ye  ^soldiers  of  the  Cross; 
Lift  high  his  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss : 
"  Ye  that  are  men,  now  serTe  him," 

Against  unmimbered  foes ; 
Your  courage  rise  with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

2  Stand  up !  stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

Stand  in  his  strength  alone ; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you — 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own : 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there ! 

3  Stand  up !  stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

The  strife  will  not  be  long ; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song : 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be ; 
He  with  the  King  of  glory 
'  Shall  reign  eternally ! 

lis. 
Tyy»  IheLm-d  our  Leader. 

1  THOUGH  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our  way ; 
The  Lord  is  our  leader,  his  word  is  our  stay; 
Though  suffering,  and  sorrow,  and  trial  be  neai-, 
The  Lord  is  our  refuge,  and  whom  can  we  fear  f 

2  He  raiseth  the  fallen,  he  cheereth  the  faint ; 

The  weak  and  oppressed — he  wUl  hear  their  com- 
plaint ; 
The  way  may  be  weary,  and  thorny  the  road, 
But  how  can  we  falter  ?  our  help  is  in  God! 

3  Though  clouds  may  surround  us,  our  God  is  our 

light ; 
Though  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  ia  our 

might ; 
So  faint,  yet  pursuing,  still  onv.-ard  we  come ; 
The  Lord*  is  our  leader,  and  heaven  is  our  home. 


CHRISTIAN.  671 

OAA  '^  ^^  ^'• 

oUU.        Heaven  anticipated  amid  Trmls. 

1  OH !  when  shall  I  see  Jesus, 

And  reign  with  him  aliove; 
And  from  that  flowing  fountaitt 

Drink  everlasting  love  ? 
When  shall  I  be  delivered 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus, 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in? 

2  Through  grace  I  am  determined 

To  conquer  though  I  die ; 
And  then  away  to  Jesus 

On  wings  of  love  I'll  fly. 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 

I  bid  you  all  adieu ; 
Then,  0  my  fi-iends,  prove  faithful, 

And,  on,  your  way  pursue. 

3  Whene'er  you  meet  with  troubles 

And  trials  in  your  way, 
Oh !  cast  your  care  on  Jesus, 

And  don't  forget  to  pray. 
Gird  on  the  heavenly  armor 

Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  love; 
Then,  when  the  combat's  ended, 
Ue'll  carry  you  above. 
S.  M. 
oUi»  Tne  Fearful  encouraged. 

1  GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 

Hope,  and  be  undismayed ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  and-clouds,  and  storma. 

He  gently  clears  thy  way ; 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  thy  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart? 

Still  sink  thy  spirits  down  ? 
Cast  off  the  weight,  let  fear  depart, 
And  every  care  begone. 

4  "What  though  thou  rulest  not ; 

Yet  heaven,  and  e^-th,  and  hell, 
Proclaim  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  ■well. 


672  CHRISTIAN. 

5  lieave  to  his  sovereign  sway 
To  choose  and  to  command : 
So  shalt  thou,  wondering,  own  his  way 
How  wise,  how  strong  his  hand. 

oU/W.  Social  Dedication  to  God. 

1  JESUS,  our  best-beloved  friend. 

Draw  out  our  souls  in  sweet  desire; 
Jesus,  in  love  to  us  descend. 
Baptize  us  with  thy  Spirit's  fire, 

2  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign, 

To  fear  and  follow  thy  commands ; 
Oh !  take  our  hearts,  our  hearts  are  thine^ 
Accept  the  service  at  our  hands. 

3  Firm,  faithful,  watching  unto  prayer, 

Our  Master's  voice  will  we  obey, 
Toil  in  the  vineyard  here,  and  bear 

The  heat  and  burden  of  the  day. 
i  Yet,  Lord,  for  us  a  resting-place. 

In  heaven,  at  thy  right  hand,  prepare; 
And  till  we  see  thee  face  to  face. 

Be  all  our  conversation  there. 


803 


C.  M. 

,  Fellowship  in  Clirist. 

1  JESUS,  united  by  thy  grace, 

And  each  to  each  endeared, 
With  confidence  we  seek  thy  face, 
And  know  our  prayer  is  heard. 

2  In  fellowship  of  sacred  love 

Let  all  our  hearts  agree ; 
And  ever  toward  each  other  move, 
And  ever  move  toward  thee. 

3  Help  us  to  help  each  other.  Lord, 

Each  other's  cross  to  bear; 

Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford. 

And  feel  his  brother's  care. 

4  Help  us  to  build  each  other  up ; 

Our  graces.  Lord,  improve ; 
Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope, 
Ani  perfect  us  in  love. 
i>  To  tlioe,  inseparably  joined. 
Let  all  our  spirits  cleave : 


cmiisTiAN.  G7S 

Oh !  may  we  all  the  loving  mind 
That  was  in  thee  receive. 
L.  M. 
304.  .       Labor  on. 

1  GO,  labor  on,  spend,  and  be  spent — 

Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will : 
It  is  the  way  the  Master  went, 
Should  not  his  followers  tread  it  still? 

2  Toil  on,  faint  not,  keep  watch,  and  pray ; 

Bo  wise  the  e''."mg  soul  to  win; 
Go  forth  into  the  world's  highway, 
Compel  the  wanderer  to  come  in. 

3  Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice ; 

For  toil  comes  rest — for  exile,  home ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
The  midnight  call,  Behold !  I  come. 
S.M. 
QUO.  -Wa7--e  Saste. 

1  MAKE  haste,  0  man,  to  live, 

For  thou  so  soon  must  die ; 
Time  hurries  past  thee  like  the  breeze, 
How  swift  its  moments  fly ! 

2  To  breathe,  and  wake,  and  sleep. 

To  smile,  to  sigh,  to  grieve, 
To  move  in  idleness  through  earth, 
This,  this  is  not  to  live. 

3  Make  haste,  0  man,  to  do 

Whatever  must  be  done ; 
Thou  hast  no  time  to  lose  in  sloth ; 
Thy  day  will  soon  be  gone. 

4  Up,  then,  with  speed,  and  work'- 

Fling  ease  and  self  away. 
This  is  no  time  for  thee  to  sl^p, 
Up,  watch,  and  work,  and  pray. 
S.  M. 
8  0  U  .  Sowing  the  Seed. 

1  SOW  in  the  morn  the  seed, 

At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand ; 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed,  ■ 
Broad-cast  it  o'or  the  land. 

2  Thou  knowest  not  which  may  thrive, 

The  late  or  early  sown ; 


674  '      THE  LORD'S  SUPPEk. 

Grace  keeps  the  precious  germ  alive, 
When  and  whereTer  strown. 
8  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain ; 

Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  gi-ain 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 
4  Then,  when  thy  glorious  end. 
The  day  of  God,  is  come, 
Tiie  angel-reapers  shall  descend, 
And  heaven  shout,  "Harvest  home!'* 

OA^  ^-  ^^- 

oU  /  ,  Ap-proacldng  the  Table. 

1  JESUS,  at  whose  stipreme  commani 

We  now  approach  to  God, 
Before  us  in  thy  vesture  stand, 
Thy  vesture  dipped  in  blood. 

2  Obedient  to  thy  gracious  word, 

We  break  the  hallowed  bread, 
Commemorate  our  dying  Lord, 
And  trust  on  thee  to  feed. 

3  Now,  Saviour,  now  thyself  reveal, 

And  make  thy  natui-e  known : 
AflSx  thy  blessed  Spirit's  seal. 
And  stamp  us  for  thine  own. 

4  The  cup  of  blessing,  blest  by  thee, 

Let  it  thy  blood  impart ; 
The  broken  bread  thy  body  be, 
To  cheer  each  languid  heart. 

8s  and  7s. 
oUo.  Before  Commwiion. 

1  WHILE  in  sweet  communion  feeding 

On  this  earthly  bread  and  wine, 
Saviour,  may  we  see  thee  bleeding 

On  the  cross,  to  make  us  thine. 
Now,  our  eyes  forever  closing 

To  this  fleeting  world  below, 
On  thy  gentle  breast  reposing, 

Teach  us,  Lord,  thy  grace  to  know. 

2  Though  unseen,  now  be  thou  near  us, 

With  the  still  small  voice  of  love ; 
Whispering  words  of  peace  to  cheer  ua, 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove : 


809 


810 


811 


CHILDHOOD.  675 

Bring  before  us  all  the  storv 

Of  thy  life  and  death  of  vroe^ 
And,  with  hopes  of  endless  glory, 
Wean  oar  hearts  from  all  below 
Ss  and  7s. 
,  The  Heavenly  Banquet. 

1  JESUS  spreads  his  banner  o'er  tis, 

Cheers  our  famished  souls  -with  feod ; 
He  the  banqiiet  spreads  before  us 
Of  his  mystic  flesh  and  blood. 

2  Precious  banquet,  bread  of  heaven, 

Wine  of  gladness,  flowing  free; 
May  we  taste  it,  kindly  given. 
In  remembrance,  Lord,  of  thee ! 
Ss  and  7s. 
,  Leaving  the  Lord's  Table. 

1  FROM  the  table  now  retiring, 

"Which  for  us  the  Lord  hath  spread, 
May  our  souls,  refreshment  finding,  , 

Grow  in  aU  things  like  our  Head ! 

2  His  example  by  beholding, 

:May  our  lives  his  image  bear ; 

Him  our  Lord  and  Master  calling, 

His  commands  may  we  revere. 

3  Love  to  God  and  man  displaying, 

Walking  steadfast  in  his  way, 
Joy  attend  us  in  believing. 
Peace  from  God  through  endless  day. 

4  Praise  and  honor  to  the  Father, 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three  and  ever  One. 
CM. 
,  Grace  in  Childhood. 

1  BY  cool  SUoam's  shady  rUl, 

How  sweet  the  lily  grows ; 
How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hai, 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose ! 

2  And  such  the  child,  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod ; 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  s  weet< 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 


G76  YOUTH. 

3  D  thou  whose  infancy  was  fonntl 

With  heavenly  rays  to  shine, 
Whose  yeai-s,  with  changeless  virtue  crowne 
Were  all  alike  divine ; 

4  Dependent  on  thy  bounteous  breathy 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  and  in  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thy  own. 

8s  and  7s. 
OL/Ct  Remember  nmo  thy  Creator. 

1  NOW  remember  thy  Creator, 

While  the  heart  with  hope  beats  high ; 
Ere  the  evil  days  approaching, 

Swift  the  joyless  years  draw  nigh. 
To  the  voice  of  mercy  hearken, 

While  thy  morning  sun  doth  shine ; 
Ere  thy  skies  with  shadows  darken, 

Hear  the  call  of  love  divine. 

2  Ere  the  silver  cord  shall  sever, 

Or  be  crushed  the  golden  bowl — 
Ere  shall  pass  away  forever 

Times  of  mercy  for  thy  soul— 
Now  remember  thy  Creator ; 

Pray  for  his  forgiving  love, 
And  through  Christ,  the  blessed  Saviour, 

Seek  the  holy  rest  above. 

lis  and  10s. 
OXo»  Invitation  to  the  Toung. 

1  COME,  youthful  wanderers,  haste  to  the  Saviour, 

Come  ye  to  Jesus,  draw  near  to  his  side; 
Kneel  at  his  mercy-seat,  sue  for  his  favor. 
Lambs  of  his  bosom,  for  whom  he  hath  dietJ. 

2  Hear  his  inviting  voice,  come  in  life's  morning. 

Give  up  your  souls  to  the  Guide  of  your  youth : 
How  fair  is  grace  the  young  bosom  adorning'. 
What  robe  so  pure  as  the  raiment  of  trutt  ? 

3  Can  you  find  pleasure  in  pathways  unholy  ? 

Hope  ye  for  wisdom  in  wandering  from  God  ? 
Sorrow  and  shame  wait  the  votaries  of  folly ; 
Earth  has  no  comfort  not  found  in  his  blood. 

4  Has  he  not  died  for  you  ?  look  unto  Calvary ; 

There  see  the  tokens  of  sorrow  and  love ; 


REVIVAL.  677 

Lives  ho  not  now  for  you  ?  Jesus  the  Saviour 
Rose  and  ascended  to-  crown  you  above 

63  and  4s.  > 

814.  '•  ^^  «^^"«  i^^^  ^^"^^  •'" 

1  GOD  bless  our  native  land ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Thi-ough  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Kuler  of  winds  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise  ' 
•  To  God  above  the  skies ; 

On  him  we  wait : 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh. 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 

815.  ^^fi  TTorJc  of  God  increasing. 

1  SAW  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 

Little  as  the  human  hand  ? 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  skies, 
Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  land. 

2  Lo,  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  already  from  above ;  ^ 

But  the  Lord  will  shortly  pour 
All  the  blessings  of  his  love. 

3  When  he  first  the  work  begun. 

Small  and  feeble  was  the  day ; 

>7ow  the  word  doth  swiftly  run, 

Now  it  wins  its  widening  way. 

4  More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows, 

Ever  mighty  to  prevail ; 
Sin's  strongholds  it  now  o'erthrows. 
Shakes  the  trembling  gates  of  hell. 

5  Sons  of  God,  your  Saviour  praise; 

He  the  door  hath  opened  wide ; 
He  hath  given  the  word  of  grace ; 
Jesus'  word  is  glorified. 


678  SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

Q1^  ^•^^- 

O  i  U  •  Prayer  for  Laborers. 

1  L(^D  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear, 
For  Zion's  heritage  appear ; 

Oh !  send  forth  laborers  filled  with  zeal, 
Swift  to  obey  their  Master's  will. 

2  Our  lifted  eyes,  0  Lord,  behold 

The  ripening  harvest  tinged  with  gold ; 
Wide  fields  are  opening  to  our  view; 
The  work  is  great,  the  laborers  few. 

3  Under  the  guidance  of  thy  hand. 
May  Zion's  sons  to  every  land 
Go  forth,  to  bless  the  dying  race, 
As  heralds  of  redeeming  grace. 

■  4  Bid  all  their  hearts  with  ardor  glow. 
The  Saviour's  dying  love  to  show, 
And  spread  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
Far  as  the  race  of  man  is  found. 


817 


7s  and  6s. 
,  Success  of  the  Gospel. 

1  THE  morning  light  is  breaking, 
The  darkness  disappears ; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears : 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

1  Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion. 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above ; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey. 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blcsf  jug — 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

3  Blest  river  of  salvatioTi, 

Pursue  thy  onward  way ; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Kor  in  thy  richness  stay ; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  homo ; 


DEATH  AND  HEAVEN.  679 

Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 
Proclaim,  The  Lord  is  come  I 

L.M. 
8  lo •  Sleeping  in  Jesus. 

1  ASLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  -wakes  to  weep! 
A  calm  and  undisturbfd  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  cf  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  Oh !  how  sweet, 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing, 

That  death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest, 
T\Tiose  waking  is  supremely  blest ! 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
"U'hich  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  Oh !  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  I 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie. 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high. 

L.  M.  6  Lines. 
oit/.  Pilgrims  homeward  oound. 

1  LEADER  of  faithful  souls,  and  guide 

Of  all  that  travel  to  the  sky, 
Come,  and  with  us,  e'en  us,  abide, 

"Who  would  on  thee  alohe  rely ; 
On  thee  alone  our  spirits  stay. 
While  held  in  life's  uneven  way. 

2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 

This  earth  we  know  is  not  our  place ; 
Bat  hasten  through  the  vale  of  woe, 

And,  restless  to  behold  thy  face, 
Swift  to  our  heavenly  country  move, 
Otir  everlasting  homo  above. 

3  Patient  th'  appointed  race  to  run. 

This  weary  world  we  cast  behind ; 
From  strength  to  strength  we  travel  on. 

The  New  Jerusalem  to  find : 
Our  labor  this,  our  only  aim, 
To  find  the  New  Jerusalem. 

4  Through  thee,  who  all  our  sins  hast  borne. 

Fre<3ly  and  graciously  forgiven. 


680  HEAVEN. 

With  BQQgs  to  Zion  we  return, 

Contending  for  our  native  hoavea-* 
That  palace  of  our  glorious  King", 
We  find  it  nearer  whil^  we  sing. 

U/^O.  ■^'»"''  Abiding  City  here. 

1  "  WE'VE  no  abiding  city  here" — 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight : 
Ziori  its  name — the  Lord  is  there. 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

2  "We've  no  abiding  city  here" — 

This  may  distress  the  worldly  mind, 
But  should  not  cost  the  saint  a  tear, 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find. 

3  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here" — 

Then  let  us  live  as  pLlgi-ims  do ; 
Let  not  the  world  oiar  rest  appear  : 

But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 
•  4  0  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love. 

Where  pilgrims,  freed  from  toil,  are  bless'd 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I'd  flee  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest, 

L.M. 
O/Cl,  With  Christ  in  Heaven. 

1  AS  when  the  weary  traveler  gains 

The  height  of  some  o'erlooldug  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  o'er  the  plains 

He  sees  his  home,  though  distant  still, — 

2  So  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 

By  faith,  his  mansion  in  ^ho  skies, 
The  sight  his  liiinting  strength  renews. 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  "  'Tis  there,"  he  says,  "  I  am  to  dwell 

With  Jesus  in  the  realms  of  day ; 
Then  shall  I  bid  my  cares  fareM-el'l, 
And  he  will  wipe  my  tears  away." 

4  Jesus,  on  thee  our  hope  depends 

To  lead  us  on  to  thy  abode, 
Assured  our  home  will  make  amends 
For  all  our  toil  while  on  the  road. 


HEAVEN.  68i 

CM. 

O/jyi  Heaven  in  Prospect. 

1  AND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 

And  let  it  droop  and  die ; 
My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale, 
And  soar  to  -svorlds  on  high. 

2  Oh !  what  hath  Jesus  bought  for  me  I 

Before  my  ravished  eyes 
Pavers  of  life  divine  I  see, 
And  trees  of  Paradise. 

3  I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 

Who  reap  the  pleasures  there ; 
They  all  are  robed  in  purest  white, 
And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 

•i  Oh !  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 
If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet 
With  that  enraptured  host  to  appear, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet  I 

5  Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 
Take  life  or  friends  away ; 
I  come  to  find  them  all  again 
In  that  eternal  day. 


823. 


Ss  and  7s. 
Heaven  discerned. 

1  MY  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 

And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly, 
Those  hoiu-s  of  toil  and  danger. 

2  We'll  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  deai, 

Our  heavenly  home  discerning.; 
Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word, 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dark. 

We  need  not  cease  our  singing; 

That  perfect  rest  naught  can  molest. 

Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow. 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever ; 
Our  king  says  come,  and  there's  our  home 
Iforever,  oh !  forever ! 


824 


682  HEAVEN. 

CHORUS. 

For,  oh !  we  stand  on  Joi  dan's  Btraacl, 

Our  friends  are  passing  over, 
And,  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 
6s  and  4a. 
,  Heaven  is  my  Home. 

1  I'M  hut  a  stranger  here, 
Heaven  is  my  home ; 

Earth  is  a  desert  drear. 

Heaven  is  my  homo ; 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand, 
Heaven  is  my  Father-land, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

2  What  thotigh  the  tempest  rag«, 
Heaven  is  my  home ; 

Short  is  my  pilgrimage, 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
And  time's  wild,  wintry  blast 
Soon  will  be  overpast, 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

3  Therefore  I  murmur  not, 
Heaven  is  my  home ; 

Whate'er  my  earthly  lot, 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
And  I  shall  surely  stand 
There  at  my  Lord's  right  hand : 
Heaven  is  my  Father-land, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 
S.  M.' 
,  Forever  with  the  Lord. 

1  "FOREVER  with  the  Lord!" 
Amen !  so  let  it  be : 

Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  woix  , 
'Tis  immortality ! 

2  Here,  in  the  body  pent, 
Absent  from  him  I  roam ; 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 
ilor^e  of  my  soul  I  how  near, 


825 


826 


HEAVEN. 

At  times,  to  faith's  far-seeing  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear ! 

4  "Forever  with  the  Lord!" 

Father,  if  'tis  thy  ■will, 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word, 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfill. 

5  So,  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  vail  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death. 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

6  That  resurrection  word ! 

That  shout  of  victory ! 
Once  more — '-Forever  with  the  Lord!" 
Amen  J  so  let  it  be! 

Ss  and  7s. 
,  Longings  for  Heaven. 

1  TDIE,  thou  speedest  on  but  slowly, 

Hours,  how  tardy  is  your  pace ! 
Ere  with  Him  the  high  and  holy 
I  hold  converse  face  to  face. 

2  Here  is  nought  but  care  and  mourning ; 

Comes  a  joy,  it  will  not  stay; 
Fairly  shines  the  sun  at  dawning, 
Night  will  soon  o'ercloud  the  day. 

3  Onward  then !  not  long  I  wander 

Ere  my  Saviour  comes  for  me, 
And  with  him  abiding  yonder. 
All  his  glory  I  shall  see. 

4  Oh !  the  music  and  the  singing 

Of  the  host  redeemed  by  love! 
Oh !  the  hallelujahs  ringing 
Through  the  halls  of  light  above  I 


684  PSALMS. 


PSALMS. 


827 


PSALM  XXIII.  C.  M. 

1  THE  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  i,ot  want; 

He  makes  me  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green :  he  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  he  doth  restore  again, 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
E'en  for  his  own  name's  sake. 

3  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  rale, 

Yet  will  I  fear  no  ill ; 
For  thou  art  with  me,  and  thy  rod 
And  staii  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes ; 
My  head  thou  dost  with  oil  anoint, 
And  my  cup  o'erflows. 

5  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 

Shall  surely  follow  me ; 
And  in  God's  house  for  evermore 
My  dwelling-place  shall  be. 

PSALM  XLin.  C.  M. 

1  OH !  send  thy  light  forth,  and  thy  trum : 

Let  them  be  guides  to  me ; 
And  bring  me  to  thy  holy  hill, 
E'en  where  thy  dwellings  be. 

2  Then  will  I  to  God's  altar  go, 

To  God,  my  chiefest  joy; 
Y"ea,  God,  my  God,  thy  name  to  praise, 
My  harp  I  will  emjiloy. 

3  Why  art  thou  then  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

"What  should  discourage  thee  ? 
And  why  vnth.  vexing  thoughts  art  thou 
Disquieted  in  me  ? 

4  Still  trust  in  G  od ;  for  him  to  praise 

Good  cause  I  yet  shall  have ; 
He  of  my  countenance  is  the  health, 
My  God  that  doth  me  save. 


830 


PSALMS.  -     68;> 

829.  PSALM  C.  L.  M. 

1  ALL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 

Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice, 
Ilini  serve  with  mirth,  his  praise  forth  telJ. 
Come  ye  before  him  and  rejoice. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed ; 

"Without  our  aid  ho  did  us  make ; 
■\Ye  are  his  flock ;  he  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  his  sheep  he  doth  us  take. 

3  Oh !  enter,  then,  his  gates  with  praise, 

Approach  with  joy  his  courts  unto; 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  his  name  always, 
Por  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

4  For  why  ?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 

His  mercy  is  forever  sure ; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood. 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

PSALM  CXYI.  C.  31. 

1  I  LOVE  the  Lord,  because  my  voice 
And  prayers  he  did  hear ; 

I,  while  I  live,  will  call  on  him, 
"Who  bowed  to  me  his  ear. 

2  Of  death  the  cords  and  sorrows  did 
About  me  compass  round ; 

The  pains  of  hell  took  hold  on  me 
I  grief  and  trouble  found. 

3  Upon  the  name  of  God  the  Lord, 
Then  did  I  call,  and  say. 

Deliver  thou  my  soul,  0  Lord, 
I  do  thee  humbly  pray. 

4  God  merciful  and  righteous  is, 
Yea,  gracious  is  our  Lord ; 

God  saves  the  meek :  I  was  brought  low 
He  did  me  help  afford. 

5  I'll  of  salvation  take  the  cup. 
On  God's  name  will  I  call ; 

I'll  pay  my  vows  now  to  the  Lord, 
Before  his  people  all. 

6  "Within  the  courts  of  God's  own  house ; 
Within  ie  midst  of  thee, 

0  city  of  J  ^rusalem. 
Praise  ta  the  Lord  give  ye. 


686  DISMISSIONS. 


831 


833. 


DISMISSIONS. 


L.  M. 

1  DISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord  I 
Help  lis  to  feed  upon  thy  word ; 

All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good,— 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Give  every  burdened  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

,  Ss,  7s,  and  4s. 

1  LORD !  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  j 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace: 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

Oh !  refresh  us — 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration. 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
Let  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  aboimd ; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  this  cumbrous  clay, 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

83  and  7s. 
MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 

And  the  Fathei-'s  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spult's  faVor, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above. 
Let  us  thus  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  Ciinnot  afford. 


834 


DOXOLOGIES.  687 

,  8s,  7s,  and  43, 

1  GOD  of  our  salvation,  hear  us, 

Bless,  0  bless  us,  ere  we  go ; 
When  we  join  the  world,  be  near  us, 
Lest  thy  people  careless  grow ; 

Saviour,  keep  us, 
Keep  us  safe  from  every  foe. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them.  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Cheered  by  hope  and  dally  Strengthened, 
May  we  run,  nor  weary  be, 

TiU  thy  glory 
Without  clouds  in  heaven  we  see. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


Sjg 


836. 


837, 


L.M. 
PRAISE  God.  fi-om  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  aU  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

L.M. 

TO  God,  the  Eather,— God,  the  Son,— 
And  God,  the  Spirit, — three  In  one, — 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given. 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 

L.M. 

1  BLESSIXG  and  honor,  praise  and  love, 

Co-equal,  Co-eternal  Three ! 
In  earth  below,  in  heaven  above, 
Ey  all  thy  works,  be  paid  to  thee. 

2  Thrice  Holy!  thine  the  kingdom  is; 

The  power  omnipotent  is  thine ; 
And  when  created  nature  dies, 
Thy  never-ceasing  glories  shine. 


G88  UOXOLOGIP^S. 

838.  I'-  M.  6  Lines. 
IMMORTAL  honor,  endless  fame. 
Ascribe  to  God  the  Father's  name ; 

.  Let  God  the  Son  be  gloriiied, 
Who  for  lost  man's  redemption  died ; 
And  equal  adoration  be,     , 
0  God  the  Spirit,  paid  to  thee. 

839.  L.  M.  8  Lines. 
ETERJSTAL  Father !  throned  above, 
Tliou  fountain  of  redeeming  love  ; 
Eternal  Word !  who  left  thy  throne 
For  man's  rebellion  to  atone ; 
Eternal  Spirit,  who  dost  give 

That  grace  whereby  our  spirits  live : 
Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  be 
Eternal  praises  paid  to  thee ! 

840.  CM. 

LET  God,  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit,  be  adored. 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 

Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

841.  CM. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God,  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evernvore. 

842.  CM. 

IN  hope  to  join  the  angelic  host 

And  all  the  ransomed  throng, 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  '        > 

We  raise  the  grateful  song. 

843.  C.  M.  ^  Lines. 

THE  God  of  meres,  oe  adored. 

Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word 

And  new-creating  breath ; 
To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Lon 

And  Spmt  all-divine, — 
The  one  in  threo,  and  tiirse  U  om,  * 

Let  saints  and  a^^i  jcw. 


844, 


845. 


846. 


847. 


848. 


849, 


DOXOLOGIES.  689 

S.  M. 
YE  angels  round  the  throne, 

And  saints  th.it  dwell  below ! 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 

And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


SIXG  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love ; 
Praise  him  all  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

76,  6  Lines. 
BLESSING,  honor,  glory,  might, 
And  dominion  iniinite, 
To  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 
To  the  Spirit  and  the  Word : 
As  it  was  all  worlds  before, 
Is,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

Ss  and  7s. 
GLORY,  honor,  praise,  and  power 

To  the  Lamb  be  ever  paid ; 
Let  new  blessings,  every  hour. 

Rest  on  his  adored  head. 

8s  and  7s. 
PRAISE  the  God  of  all  crc.ition; 

Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation. 

Priest  and  King  enthroned  above : 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, 

Him  by  whom  our  Spirits  live : 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 

8s,  7s,  and  4s. 
GREAT  Jehovah !  we  adore  thee, 

God^  the  Father,  God,  the  Sou, 
God,  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne ; 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 
44 


690  .   DOXOLOGIES. 

850.  L-  C.  M. 

TO  Father,    on,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host, 

And  in  the  church  below; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  theii  breath. 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  eaivh, 

From  Avhom  all  comforts  flow. 

851.  L.P.M. 

NOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  ind  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  praise  and  glory  given. 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  knowi^ 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne. 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

852.  n.  M. 

^       TO  God  the  Father's  throne. 
Your  highest  honors  x'aise ; 
Glory  to  God,  the  Son, 
To  God,  the  Spirit,  praise : 
With  all  our  powers. 
Eternal  King! 
Thy  name  we  sing. 
While  faith  adores. 

OOO.  7s  and  Cs.    (Iambic.) 

WE'LL  praise  thy  name  forever, 

Thou  glorious  King  of  kinga  I 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favor 

Each  ransomed  spirit  sings : 
We'll  celebrate  thy  glory, 

With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  shont  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

854.  7s  and  6s.    {Trochaic.) 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Ohe  God  whom  we  adore, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host 

To  praise  thee  evermore : 
Live,  by  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

All  glory  be  to  thee  I 


85; 


856. 


857 


DOXOLOGIES.  691 

63  and  Cs. 
BY  angels  in  heaven 

Of  every  degree,  / 

And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  addressed 
To  God  in  three  Persons, 

One  God  ever-blessed : 
As  hath  been,  and  now  is, 

And  always  shall  be. 

6s  and  4s. 
TO  God,  the  Father,  Sou, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
^     All  praise  be  given. 
Crown  him,  in  every  song; : 
.     To  him  your  hearts  belong; 
Let  all  his  praise  prolong, 
On  earth,  in  heaven. 

10s  and  lis. 
ALL  Glory  to  God,  the  Father  and  Son, 
And  Spirit  of  grace,  the  great  Three  in  One ; 
Let  highest  ascriptions  forever  be  given 
Bj'  all  the  creation  in  earth  and  in  heaven. 

858.  lis. 

0  FATHER  Almighty,  to  thee  be  addressed, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  blest, 
All  glory  and  worship,  from  earth  and  from  heaven, 
As  was,  ani  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given  I 


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A  oove  these  heaven's  created  rounds Walts    74 

L  broken  lieart,  my  God  !  my  King  ! Watts  ^^ 

A-ccording  to  thy  gracious  word, . .  .Montgomery  5f^ 

\  charge  to  keep  I  have C.  Wesley  467 

Again  the  day  retiiriis  of  holy  rest. . .  Wm.  Mason  Ol"- 
Again  the  Lord  of  life-and  light. .  .Mrs.  Barbauld  510 

Ah  !  how  shall  fallen  man Epis.  Col.  39C 

Ah  !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful Mrs.  Steele  452 

Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed Watts  4(J6 

Alas  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise Mrs.  Steele  456 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name Duncan  3.T) 

All  hail,  iucarnate  God  ' Scott  54;! 

.\ll  ye  who  love  the  Lt  ,d  !  rejoice Watts  25(» 

All  ye  nations!  praise  the  Lord Montgomery  I'.H 

.Mmighty  Father,  gracious  Lord  ! Mrs.  Steele  271 

Alraighry  God  !  in  humble  ^x&.yQV...  Montgomery  A& 

Almiclit'y  maker.  God  ! Watts  265 

Almighty  Ruler  of  the  skies  ! Watts    '24 

Along  the  banks  where  Babel's  current.  .jBartoo  233 
Amazing  irrace !  how  sweet  the  sound. .  .Newton  477 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross Watts  474 

^mid  thy  wrath,  remember  love Watts    76 

Among  th'  assemblies  of  the  great Watts  1^2 

Among  the  princes,  earthly  gods Watts  I'SS 

And  are  we  \vretches  yet  alive  1 IVatts  456 

S.nd  art  thou,  gracious  master  '  gone Kelly  358 

And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high'. Mrs.  Steele  453 

And  canst  thou,  sinner  !  slight Hyde  385 

Aaid  must  this  body  die ,  Watts  58S 

And  now  another  week  begins Kelly  514 

And  will  the  God  of  grace. Watts  13i 

And  will  the  Judge  descend Doddridge  503 

And  will  the  Lord  thus  coudescend.  ..il/rs.  Steele  40! 

Vngeia!  apsist  tp  sing ,.Q.ems  26H 

693 


diM  TNDEX. 

^^ 
Angpls  from  the  realms  of  glory. . .  .^rlont^'omery  295 

Angets  rejoiced  and  swf  etiy  sung Hum  '^^1 

Angels  !   roll  the  rock  away Gibbons  348 

Another  diiy  has  passed  along Edmeston  518 

&.nother  six  days  work  k  done J.  Slemw.tt  512 

Approach,  my  soul  ;  the  mercy-seat Newton  410 

Arc  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools Watts  ItW 

Arise,  great  God  '  and  let  thy  grace Merrick  13(3 

Arise,  my  grucious  God  ! Waits    36 

Arise,  my  soul  !  my  joyful  powers Walts  430 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts  !  arhK... Doddridge  488 

Ariss,  O  King  of  grace  ! Watts  223 

Arise,  ye  people  !  and  adore Merrick    93 

Arm  cf  the  Lord  !  awake,. .  .H.F.  Burder's  Col.  544 

Around  the  Saviour's  lofty  throne Kelly  324 

Ascend  thy  throne,  almiglity  King  ! Beddome  545 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling. . .  .Tate  and  Brady    ^\ 

Assembled  at  thy  great  command Collyer  530 

Astonished  and  distressed Toplady  39l 

At  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord  ! Watts  504 

Author  of  good  !  to  thee  we  turn Merrick  483 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song Hammond  353 

Awake,  awake  the  sacred  song Mrs.  Steele  297 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound Ockum  413 

Awake,  my  drowsy  soul ' Mrs  Steele  55fi 

Awake,  my  heart  !  arise,  my  tongue ! Watts  431 

Awake,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun Kenn    21 

Awake,  my  soul !  in  joyful  lays Mtdley  330 

Awake,  nay  soni  !  stretch  every Doddridge  432 

Awake,  my  soul !  to  sound  his  praise. .  ..Barlow  179 

Awake,  my  tongue  !  thy  tribute  bring.  .Needham  280 

Awake,  our  souls  !  away  our  fears Watts  432 

Awake,  ye  saints  !  and  raise  your... .  .Doddridge  574 

Awake,  ye  saints  !  awake ....  « Epis.  Col.  511 

Awake,  ye  saints  !  to  praise  youf  King. . . .  Watts  227 

Refore  Jehovah's  awful  throne Watts  W\ 

IJegin,  my  soul !  th'  exalted  lay Ogilvie  241* 

l$egiu,  my  tongue  !  some  heavenly Watts  286 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door Doddridge  3f9 

Behold  !  how  good  and  sweet Hatfield  225 

3ehold  !  the  day  is  come Beddome  60i 

behold  !  the  blessed  Redeemer  comes Watts    SO 

»?ehold !  the  l^Uhd  their  sight  receive, .....  Walts  313 


INDEX.  695 

Page 

Behold '.  -th'  expected  time  draws  neai Yoke  5^ 

Behold  the  tflories  of  the  Lamb Watts  31v 

Behold  the  grace  appear Wait&  291 

Behold!  the  lofty  sky Watts    42 

ISehold  !  the  morning  sun Watts    42 

Behold  the  throne  of  crace Netcfon  4S6 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind Collier's  Sd.  339 

Behold  the  sure  foundation-stone Watts  193 

Behold  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord  ! Watts  200 

Behold  where  Cedron's  waters  flow.. -S'.  F.  Smith  339 

Behold  !  where,  in  a  mortal  form Enfield  Sifc 

Behold  !  what  wondrous  fn"ace Oiatts  ^61 

Behold  !  what  condescending  love. . .  .Doddridge  499 

Beneath  our  feet,  and  o'er  our  head Heber  589 

Bejoj^ul  in  God,  all#e  lands  of Montgomery  166 

Beyond,  beyond  that  boundless  sea Conder  237 

Beyond  the  glittering,  starry. . .  Turner  or  Gregg  326 
Bless,  O  Lord  !  the  opening  year. .  Cong.  II.  Book  569 

Bless,  O  my  soul !  the  living  God Watts  I/O 

Bless  ye  the  Lord  with  solemn  rite.  .Montgomery  226 

Blessed  are  the  sons Hmnplirey  or  Hammond  41 U 

Blest  are  the  humble  souls  that  see Watts  436 

Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  can Watts  435 

Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace Watts  224 

Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know..  ..Waits  143 

Blest  are  the  undefiied  in  he-art Watts  195 

Blest  be  the  everlasting  God Watts  461 

Blest  be  the  Father  and  his  love Watts  376 

Biest  be  the  tie  that  binds Fnwcett  436 

Blest  Comforter  divine  ! Cleland's  Hymns  36fc? 

Blest  is  tlie  man.  for  ever  blest XVatts    68 

Blest  is  t"he  man  who  shuns  the  p.ace Watts     14 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  tieart  doth  move. .  Watts    81 
Biest  is  the  map  vhose  softening.  .Mrs.  Barhauid  438 

lilest  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord Watts    63 

Blest  morning  !  whose  young  dawning. . .  Walts  512 
Blowjip  the  troftipet !  h'low.. Altered  by  Topladu  4S8 

Boundless  glory,  Lord  !  be^ Scotch  Con"-.  Cot.  418 

Bread  of  hf-avon  !  on  thee  1  feed Conner  GOB 

Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God  ! Watia  321 

Bright  source  of  everlasting  love  !. . , Boden  43S 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the Heber  29(i 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death Watta  Si! 

BarJe<;  in  shadows  of  the  night Watts  SO^ 


696'  INDEX 

Pafeo. 

Call  Jehovah  thy  salvation Montgimery  14 S 

Captain  of  thine  exalted  host...G'.  Burder's  CU.  53] 

Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord R.  HilPs  Col.  103 

Cease,  ye  mourners  !  cease  to  languish. . .  Colbjer  575 

Children  !  hear  the  melting  story Hastinga  403 

Children,  in  j^ears  and  Iniovvledge  young. .  Watts    70 

Children  !  listen  tt.  the  Lord Hastinga  401 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King  ! Cennick  433 

Christ  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme M'^atla  o2fl 

Christian  !  see  the  orient Cleland's  Hymna  544 

Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground Wind/iam  35S 

Christ,  whose  glory  tills  the  skies C  Wesley  306 

Come,  all  ye  saints  of  God Pratt's  Col.  355 

Come  away  to  the  skies C.  Wesley  618 

Come,  blessed  Spirit,  source  of  liftht. .  .Beddome  365 
Come,  dearest  Lord  1  descend  ana  dwell..  Watta  310 

Qome,  every  pious  heart ! >S'.  StennM  311 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  ! .  ..Brown  365 
Come,  happy  souls  1  approach  your  God., .  Watta  298 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls  ! Watts  393 

Come,  Holy  Ghost !  come  from Reed's  Col.  497 

Come,  Holy  Spirit !  calm  my  mind Burder  306 

Come,  Holy  Spirit !  come Hart  363 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  ! Watts  36'i 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord  ! Kelly  499 

Come,  let  our  voices  j  oin  to  raise Watts  155 

Come,  let  us  anew C  Wcshy  566 

<Jome,  let  us  gladly  sing Hafjicld  157 

C«ime,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Walts  Sib 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above. . .  C.  Wesley  607 
Come,  let  us  join  our  songs  of. . .  CmnpbeWs  Col.  3GiJ 
Come,  let  us  join  our  souls  to  GoA.,  3Io7ilgoinery  500 

Come,  let  us  lilt  our  joyful  eyes Watts  3.54 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high Watts  506 

Come,  Lord  !  and  warm  each Mrs.  Steele  605 

Cfome,  my  fond  fluttering Miss  Jane  7'aylor  424 

Come,  my  soul  !  thy  suit  prepare Newton  485i 

Come,  O  my  soul !  in  sacred  lays Blacklock  26^1 

Come,  see  the  place  where  Jesus Montgomery  345: 

Com.e,  shout  aloud  the  Father's Heqijibotham  27S 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad Watts  15tj 

Come,  thou  Almighty  King  ! Madan's  Col.  373 

(iome,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints  '...Mrs.  Steele  313 
Vome,  thou  fount  of  eve^ry  bless'ng !. . .  .Eobiiwon  42' 


LNPEX.  697 

Pace 
(!oine  to  Calv'ry's  holy  xnonntavi. .  .Montgomery  394 

Come,  trembling  sinner  !  in  whose U.  Jones  3113 

Come,  weary  sculs  !  with  sin Mrs.  Stetle  392 

Come,  ye  disconsolate !  ^xWqvc^ ex., Musica  Sacra  4iH{ 
Come,  ye  saints  !  look  here  and  wonder. .  ..Kelly  346 

Come,  ye  sinners  !  lieavy  laden Hari  3W 

(Jome,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the G.  Burder  285 

(;;ome,  ye  who  love  the  Lord  ! Watts  430 

Come,  ye  tliat  love  the  tSaviour's Mrs.  Steele  312 

Consider  all  my  sorrows,  Lord  ! Watts  2CI2 

Could  I  so  false,  so  faitiiless  prove Walts  234 

Daughter  of  Zion  !  awake Fitzgerald's  Col.  550 

Daughter  of  Zion  !  from  the  dust. . . Mbntgotnery  537 

David  rejoiced  in  God  his  strength Watts  491 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders  ! Neioton  598 

Di-arest  of  all  the  names  above Watts  3t^2 

Dear  Father  !  to  thy  mercy-seat Mrs.  Steele  269 

Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul ! Mrs.  Steele  274 

Dear  Saviour  !  we  are  thine Doddridge  310 

Dear  Sa^'ionr !  when  my  thoughts. .  ..Mrs.  Steele  4U7 

Death, — 'l  is  a  melancholy  day Walls  593 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has.  .Mrs.  Steele  3.>7 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record Watts  119 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner !  draw. ..Hastings  Z-A 
Descend  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove  !. . . .  Watt9  3fi8 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep Beddome  4iX) 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord  ! Doddridge  4*37 

Dread  Sovereign !  let  my  evening-song. . . .  Watts  56U 

Rarly,  my  God !  without  delay Watts  109 

l-arth  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long Watts  615 

Encompassed  with  ten  thousand.. ,  .Montgomery  206 
Enthroned  on  high,  almighty  Lord  ! ..Humphries  'dTZ 

Eternal  God,  celestial  King  ! Wrangham  104 

Eternal  God,  eternal  Kmg ! March    6^ 

Kternal  source  of  every  jov  ! Doddridge  572 

Kternal  Spirit,  God  of  truth! Pratt's  Col.  367 

Kternal  Spirit !  we  confess Watts  371 

Sterns i  Wisdom  !  thee  we  praise Watts  2C2 

ExaN-t  tne  Lord  our  God Watts  163 

Extol  the  Lord,  the  Lord  mtjst Montgomery    92 

Fair  shines  the  morning-star Montgomery  552 

Faith  hdds  new  c'jarms  to  earthly Turner  458 


698  INDEX, 

Page. 

Faith  is  the  biightest  evidence Waits  458 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known Watts    94 

Far  from  my  tlinughts,  vain  world  !  be. . . .  Watts  50? 

Far  from  thy  fold,"0  Gnd  !  my  feet  .-. Tatluck  413 

Far  from  the  v/orld,  O  Lord  !  I  dee.. , . .  ..Cotcper  459 

Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of 3Irs.  Steele.  61  i 

Far  from  us  be  grief  and  sadness Kelly  447 

Fast  flow,  my  tears  !  the  cause... Strebeck's  Cot.  'S^\ 

Father !  adored  in  worlds  above Pope's  Col.  48f 

Father  !  how  wide  thy  glory  shines Watts  282 

Father!  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand Waits  191 

Father  !  I  long,  I  faint  to  see Watts  610 

Father!  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace Watts  ll'.l 

Father  !  is  not  thy  promise  pledged Gibbojis     15 

Father  of  eternal  grace  ! Montgomery  471 

Father  of  glory  !  to  thy  name Watts  27i 

Father  of  heaven  !  whose Pratt's  Col.  375 

Father  of  mercies  !  condescend Mordl  534 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love! Raffles  405 

Father  of  mercies !  in  thy  word Mrs.  Steele  257 

Father  of  mercies  !  send  thy  grace. . .  .Doddridge  438 

Father  !  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss Mrs.  Steele  482 

Firm  and  unmoved  are  they Watts  213 

Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands Watts  462 

Firm  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright. .  Watts    63 

Fools,  in  their  hearts,  believe  and  say Watts    'il 

For  a  season  called  to  part Newton  437 

For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord Watts  241 

For  ever  shall  my  song' record Watts  14'2 

Forgive  us,  Lord  I  to  thee  we  cry Hastings  480 

Fountain  of  snercy,  God  of  love  ! Ejns.  Col,  573 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns Brown  515 

Friend  after  friend  departs - .  .Montgomery  GOS 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies Watts  i.9G 

From  Calvary  a  cry  was  heard Ciimiin.'^ham  340 

From  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts. .  Watts  218 

From  every  earthly  pleasure Gems  451 

From  Egypt's  bondage  come Kelly  4?3 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains Heber  54-J 

From  lowest  depths  of  wo Tate  and  Brady  213 

From  thee,  my  God !  my  joys  shall  rise. . . .  Watts  443 
From  the  throne  of  God  there  springs . . .  Toplady    91 

Gently,  gently  lay  thy  rod Lyf^,     2S 


INDEX.  699 

Page. 

Gently,  Lord  :  Oh !  gently  lead  us Hasti.t^s  44^ 

Gently,  my  Saviour  !  let  me  down R.  Hill  50* 

Gird  on  tl.y  conquering  sword Doddridge    i 

Give  gloi-y'to  God  in  tha  highest ; . .  .Montgomery 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise Watts  b. 

Give  tha-nks  to  God,  invoke  his  name Watts  174 

Give  thanks  to  God  most  high Watts  228 

Give  thanks  to  God.  the  sovereign  Lord. . . .  Watts  223 

Give  thanks  to  God,  he  reigns  above Watts  177 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise Watts  227 

Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame  ! Watts    61 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken Newton  139 

Glory  to  God  on  high R.  Hill's  Col.  31n 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God  !  this  night Kenn    2i) 

Gloi-y  to  the  Fallier  give Montgoniertj    27 

Go,  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim Morell  533 

God,  in  his  earthly  temple,  lays Watts  133 

God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son.' Beddome  250 

God  is  gone  up  on  high Wor.  Sel.     53 

God  is  my  strong  saivation Montgomery    (lO 

God  is  our  refuge  and  defence Montgomery    9(.> 

God  is  our  refuge,  tried  and  proved Lyte    91' 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints Watts    89 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  wa^ Cotcper  2S4 

God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope Watts  12.5 

God  of  eternal  love  ! Watts  176 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace  ! Lyte  117 

God  of  my  childhood,  and  my  j-^outh  ! Watts  121 

God  of  my  life  !  look  gently  down Watts    78 

(^od  of  my  life!  through  all  my  days .  .Dodd?-idge  273 

(rod  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise  ! Watts  ISO 

(Jod  of  our  lives  !  thy  various Hegiyibotham  507 

(3od  of  the  morning  !  at  thy  voice Watts  558 

(Jod  of  the  univer.se  !  to  thee Miss  Mary  O.  .523 

(Jood  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King V/atts  112 

Go,  messenger  of  peace  and  love  ! Balfour  535 

Go,  preach  my  gospel,  so  th  the  Lord Watts  525 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane Montgomery  33P 

Go,  ye  messengers  of  God  ! «.  .Mursden  S-^i 

(Jrare,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed Walts  426 

Grace,  't  is  a  charming  sound Doddridge  426 

Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine  ! Stacker  363 

Grant  me  within  thy  courts Montgomery    59 

QrPtii  Father  of  each  perfect  gift  I ifoddridge  370 


700  ITSDEX, 

Great  Father  of  mankind ! Loddridge  521 

( Jreat  Former  of  this  various  frame  ! .  .Doddridge  167 

(ireat  God  !  attend  to  my  complaint Farloio  110 

Ureat  God  '  attend  while  Zion  sings Waits  133 

Great  God  !  indulge  my  humble  claim. . . .  Watts  108 

< Jfreat  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou Watts  26Ii 

'jjreat  God  I  I  own  the  sentence  just Watts  5K3 

Great  God  !  let  all  our  tuneful Hcginbotham  56." 

Great  God !  now  condescend Fellows  496 

Great  God  of  nations  !  now  to  thee. . .  Fresh.  Col.  288 

Great  God !  the  nations  of  the  earth Gibbons  543 

Great  God !  to  thee  my  evening Mrs.  Steele  .^58 

Great  God  !  to  what  a  glorious  height Watts  359 

Great  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty Doddridge  569 

Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear LiUher  599 

Great  God  !  whose  universal  sway W^itts  122 

Great  is  the  Lord,  his  Vv'orks  of  might Watts  182 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God W'^ntts     93 

Great  Shepherd  of  tiiine  Israel! Watts  131 

Great  the  joy  when  christians  meet. . .  G.  Burder  376 
Guide  me,  O  thou  great Oliver.,  or  Robinson  46'1 

Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews Watts  434 

[lad  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say Watts  212 

Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help Watts  155 

Hail !  gracious  source  of. . .  .Spirit  of  the  Psalms  ]{f 
Hail!  great  Creator!  wise  and  good..  G'e«/.  iHa^.  2S0 

Hail !  morning  knowni  among  the Wa7'dloiD  51 1 

[fail!  sacred  truth!  whose Lon,.  Ev.  Mag.  2u'j 

Hail  the  day  which  sees  him  rise  I Madan  347 

Hail !  thou  long-expected Whiiefield's  Col.  290 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointe<"  ! Montgomery  123 

Hail  to  the  Prince  of  life  and  peace  '...Doddridge  361 

Hallelujah  !  praise  the  Lord Hatfield  2o3 

Hallelujah  ;  raise.  Oh  !  raise Conder  185 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place Watts  S'-^J 

Happy  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord Watts  !JnJ 

Happy  soul !  thy  days  are  ending C.  Wesley  678 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign Watts  434 

Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  feet Walts    13 

Hark  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound Watta  587 

Hark!  hark!  the  gospel- trumpet liay's  Col.  402 

f  iark  !  hark  !— the  notes  of  joy Reed's  Col.  ?92 

Hark — my  soul !  it  is  the.  Lord Cotcper  466 


INDEX.  701 

Page 

.-lark !  ten  thousmd  harps  ana  voices Kelly  318 

Hark  !  that  shout  of  rapturous  joy Kelly  594 

If  ark  the  glad  sound  !  ttie  Saviour Doddridge  290 

Hark  !  the  herald-angels  sing Wesley^ s  Col.  291 

Hark!  the  judgment-trumpet  sounding... ££7na7i  597 

Hark  !  the  song  of  jubilee Montgoinery  54C 

Hark  !,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy Evans  341 

Hark  !  what  celestial  notes Leacitt's  Col.  293 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  lamentations. . .  Cawood  529 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices Caicood  292 

Hasten,  Lord  !  the  glorious.  .5'pjn7  of  the  Psalms  124 

Hasten.  Lord !  to  my  release Montgomery  120 

Haste,  O  sinner  !  to'be  wise Rippon's  Set  3S0 

Hear,  gracious  God  !  my  humble Sirs.  Steele  469 

Hearken,  Lord  !  to  my  cova^ldibMs, .  .Mojitg ornery    83 

Hear,  Lord  !  the  song  of  praise  and Coicper    29 

Hear  me,  O  God  !  nor  hide  thy  face Watts  1G9 

Hear  me,  O  Lord  !  in  my  distress. .  .Montgomery  240 

Hear  my  prayer,  Jehovah  !  hear TP.  Goode  170 

Hear,  O  sinner  !  mercy  hails  j'ou li-ied  '3S2 

Hea.rts  of  stone  !  relent,  relent TiebouVs  Col.  405 

Hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken. . .  Cotrper  491 

Hear  Vi'hat  the  voice  from  heaven Watts  570 

Heaven  has  confirmed  the  dread Doddridge  593 

Heaven  is  the  land  where  troubles S.  Lyrics  611 

He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners,  dies Watts  310 

He  lives,  the  everlasting  God Watts  205 

He  lives,  the  great  Rsdeemer  lives.  ..iJirs.  Steele  300 

Help.  Lord  !  for  men  of  virtue  fail Watts    30 

Heralds  of  creation!  cry Montgomery  2S0 

He  reigns,  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  leigns.. . .  Waits  160 

He  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God W^atts  148 

Here  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  Gcd  ! Watts  341 

Here  cares  and  angry  passions  cease.  .Noel's  Col.  514 
Here,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God  !. . .  .Montgomery  5-22 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God ! Watts    73 

High  in  yonder  realms  of  light Rajjles  G03 

Ho  !  tvery  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh.  .J.  Wesley  393 

Holy  Gho'st !  dispel  our  sadness Toplady  3C6 

Holy  Ghost !  with  light  divine Reed  367 

Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King, Watts  552 

FTosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound Watts  565 

How  are  thy  servants  blessed,  O  Lord  [..Addison  173 
IIow  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts  52 J 


702  INDEX. 

How  beautiful  the  sight. , . , MontgOTnery  2ii 

How  blest  the  righteous  wlien Mrs.  Barhavfd  578 

How  bright  a  day  was  that  which Bcjthurst  515 

How  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn Hastings  347 

How  charming  is  the  pla^e S.  Sttnnett  519 

How  condescending  and  how  kind Walts  50i 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear Waits  '20? 

How  far  beyond  our  mortal  sigh-t Epis.  Col.  607 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of. . .  .Kennedy  44S 

How  happy  are  the  souls  above Toplady  OOl 

How  heavy  is  the  night Watts  30Q 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies Mrs.  Steele  370 

How  hcYiorable  is  the  place Watts  520 

How  honored,  how  dear Conder  136 

How  large  the  promise,  how  divine Watts  494 

How  long,  O  Lord  !  shall  I  complain. .,. ..  Watts    31 

How  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face Watts    31 

How  lovely,  and  how  fair Montgomery  13H 

How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart.. .Mrs.  Steele  AVi 

How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove Watts  483 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair Watts  133 

How  pleasant 't  is  to  see Watts  225 

How  pleased  and  blest  was  I Watts  210 

Hew  precious  are  thy  thoughts  of. .. Mont sr ornery  235 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine Fawcett  2(3 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is V/atts  395 

How  shall  tbs  young  secure  their  hearts. .,  Watts  197 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life Watts  386 

XTow  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race Watts  283 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place Watts  506 

How  sweet  and  heavenly  is  the  sight Swain  435 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's Bowring  305 

How  sweet  on  thy  bosom  to  rest Searle  47C 

How  sweet  the  hour  of  closing  day Bathurst  585 

How  sweet  the  melting  lay S.  Lyrics  55(5 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds. . .  .Newton  322 

How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile Kelly  332 

How  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave ..  Scotfh  Par.  588 

How  swift  the  torrent  rolls ! Doddridge  577 

How  vain  a  thought  is  bliss  below ...  Mrs.  Steele  621 
Hew  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies Pratt's  Col.  till 

I  ask  not  wealth,  not  pomp,  nor. . .  .Heginbotham  423 
[  hear  thy  word  with  love , Waita    43 


INDEX.  703 

Page. 

I  lift  my  soul  to  God , Watts    54 

I  love  the  Lord  :  he  heard  my  cries Watts  \Si 

I  love  the  Lord  ;  his  gracious  ear Mrs.  Steele  187 

I  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word U^ntis    ^?. 

Hove  thy  kingdom,  Lord! Dmight  232 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away Mrs.  Broicn  561 

I  saw  beyond  the  tomb Diright  141 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away Watts  416 

I  set  the  Lord  bi  ore  my  face Watts    35 

I  sing  th'  almighty  power  of  God Watts  275 

I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord Watts  80 

1  was  a  traitor  doomed  to  die Watts  3fS 

I  will  extol  thee,  Lord  on  high! Watts    63 

I  would  not  live  always  ;  I  ask  not .  .Mi JilEnburg  617 

If  human  kindness  meets  return Noel  507 

li  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost Watts  216 

If  God  to  build  the  house  deny Watts  216 

I'll  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day Watts    70 

I  '11  praise  my  maker  with  i:iv  breath Watts  245 

I'll  speak  the  honors  of  my  King Watts    87 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord Watts  475 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways Ryland  421 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee Watts  'XSo 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight Nexeton  415 

In  God's  own  house,  pronounce  his Watts  251 

In  Judah,  God  of  old  v^-as  known Watts  128 

In  mercy,  not  in  wrath,  rebuke Neirton    23 

inquire,  ye  pilgrims  !  for  the  way Doddridge  396 

la  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid Haicksworth  557 

In  sweet  exalted  strains. Francis    57  \ 

in  thee,  great  God  !  with  songs  of. Earlow    45 

In  this  calm,  impressive  hour Hastings  554 

In  this  world  of  sin  and  sorrow. . .  .Madan's  Col.  446 

In  thy  presence,  we  appear Montgomery  ZTi 

III  time  of  tribulation Mont^gomeru  129 

Is.  vain  the  erring  world  inquire Mrs.  Steele    2i 

In  vain  the  fancy  strives  to  paint. Neictcn  5% 

In  Zion's  sacred  gates Dicight  251 

Lidulgent  Father  !  by  whose Lon.  Ev.  Mag.  559 

Induigent  God  !  whose  bounteous. .. .Genf.  j^/o^.  561 

Indulgent  Sovereign  of  the  skies  ! Doddridge  541 

liifinite  loveliness'is  thine Fav-cett  332 

Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer  ! Toplady    72 

'interval  of  grateful  shade Doddridge  2(B 


704  INDEX. 

Into  thy  hand.  0  God  of  truth! Watts^fl 

Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart Watts  221 

Is  this  the  kind  return Watts  454 

It  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand Watts  1G7 

Jehovah  reigns,  he  dwells  in  light Watts  153 

Jehovah  reigut;,  his  throne  is  high Watts  27G 

Jehovah  reigDS,  your  tribute  taring W.  Goode    28 

Jehovah's  praise  sublime C(mder  191 

Jerusalem!  my  happy  home.. ..JHontff ornery^ s  Col.  608 

Jesus!  and  sliall  it  ever  be Gregg  ,333 

Jesus  demands  the  voice  of  joy W.  Goode  114 

Jesus!  hail!  enthroned  in  glory R.  HilVs  Col.  359 

Jesus!  I  come  to  thee Beman  419 

Jesus!  I  love  thy  charming  name Doddi-idge  301 

Jesus!  Immortal  Kin^ !  arise Biirder  541 

Jesus  !  I  my  cross  have  taken Montgomery  414 

Jesus  invites  his  saints Watts  503 

Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies Watts  503 

Jesus,  Lord !  we  look  to  thee Wesley  436 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul !. ., C.  Wesley  324 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone Cennick  360 

Jesus,  our  Lord  !  ascend  thy  throne Watts  181 

Jesns,  our  Lord  !  how  rich  thy  grace  !..2>odd77d^e  440 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun Walts  123 

Jesus,  the  Lord,  ascends  on  high. . W.  Goode    91 

Jesus!  the  vision  of  thy  face Watts  308 

Jesus  !  thou  art  the  sinner's Parkinson's  Sel.  409 

Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King! Watts  506 

Jesus !  thy  church  with  longing  eyes. .  .Bat hurst  545 

Jesus  !  thy  robe  of  righteousness C.  Wesley  314 

Jesus  !  we  bow  before  thy  throne Beman  537 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well Newton  484 

Join  all  the  glorious  names Watts  329 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come Watts  16'J 

Judge  me.  Lord  !  in  righteousness.  ..Mon/^omery  85 
Judge  me,  O  God !  and  plead  my  cause. ..Barlow  84 
Judge  me,  O  Lord  !  and  prove  my  ways. . .  Watts     56 

Judges,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws Watts  105 

Just  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word Watts    37 

Keep  silence,  all  created  things  ! „ . .  Watts  251 

Kmdly  the  Lord  appeared Seurte  170 

i^indred  in  Christ !  for  his  dear  sake Newton  iaJ 


LXDEX.  7U5 

Page. 

Kiiigdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong Watta  118 

Know,  my  soul !  thy  full  sdlvAiion.  .Montgomery  425 

Laden  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears Watts  258 

Lamb  of  God!  wh.oseh\eeding..  WhiteJ^d's  Col.  44^ 

Let  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise Watts  159 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join Walts  1S8 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds Watts  KW 

I,et  earthly  minds  the  world  pursue Netclon  4'iO 

Let  everlasting  glories  crown Watts  250 

Let  every  creature  join Watts  247 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend Walts  392 

Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak Watts  244 

Let  heathens  to  their  idols  haste". Watts    c>4 

Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be Watts  3S6 

Let  party-naniGS  no  more Beddome  4o7 

Let  sinners  take  their  course Watts  102 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky .....Cottcril  371 

Let  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord! Watts  374 

Let  us  with  a  joyful  mind Milton  229 

Let  Zion  an*  her  sons  rejoice Watts  108 

Let  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice Watts    89 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake Doddridge  525 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord Watts  384 

Lilt  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise Wardlaw  llG 

Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire  ! C.  Wesley  481 

Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling. . .  Toplady  320 

Like  sheep  we  went  astray Watts  3(J4 

1^0 !  he  comes,  in  clouds  descending Oliver  595 

Lo  !  he  cometh — countless Whilefield's  Col.  595 

Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land C.  Wesley  3S3 

Lo  !  the  Ldrd  Jehovan  liveth W.  Goode    39 

Lo  !  the  Lord,  the  mighty  Saviour W.  Goode    73 

^,o !  the  mighty  God  appearing W.  Goode    9ti 

Lo  I  what  a  gloiiious  corner-stone Watts  19! 

liO  I  what  a  glorious  sight  appears Watts  &>! 

Lo  I  what  an  entertaining  sight Watts  223 

Long  as  I  live,  I  '11  bless  thy  name Watts  243 

Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound Watts  454 

Look  down.  O  Lord  !  witn  pitying Doddridge  490 

Look,  ye  saints  !  the  day  is  breaking Ke7ly  551 

Look,  ye  saints !  the  sight  is  glorious Kelly  352 

Lerd  '  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie Broicn  A(^l 

!.ord  !  at  thy  table,  we  behold -S.  Slennett  505 

45 


706  INDEX. 

Pag« 

Lord !  before  thy  throne  we  bend Bawdier  21 J 

Lord  !  for  ever  at  thy  side Montgomery  2^1 

Lord  !  for  thy  servant  David's  sake . . Montgcn^iery  !^2J 

Lord  God  of  my  salvati'on  !.. Lyte  14J 

Lord  .  liow  secure  my  conscience  was Wutia  38^ 

Lord!  lam  thine,  entirely  thine Dames  SOU 

Lord  !  1  nm  vile,  conceived 'in  sin Watts    97 

Lord  !  I  can  not  let  thee  go Newton  488 

Lord     I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes Watts    23 

Fjord     I  esteem  thy  judgments  right Watti    19b 

liord  .  1  have  made  thy  word  my  choice. . .  Watti   193 

Lord  !  I  look  for  all  to  thee Lyte  •  6C 

Lord  !  I  will  bless  thee  ail  my  days ;  Watts     69 

Lord  !  I  would  spread  my  so*-e  distress Watts     CS 

Lord  !  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults Walt^  14(3 

Lord  !  in  the  morning,  thou  shalt  hear. .  ..Watts    22 

Lord  !  let  me  know  mine  end Montgomery    79 

Lord  of  hosts  !  to  thee  we  raise 31onf^omery  522 

Lord  of  mercy !  just  and  kind \V.  Goode    '<i2 

Lord  of  my  life !  Oh !  may  thy Mrs.  Steele     19 

Lord  of  the  vast  creation  ! Bulmer  517 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above  ! Watts  134 

Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lonl 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 


send  thy  servants  forth C.  Wesley  5ii5 

send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly Gibboris  539 

thou  hast  called  thy  grace  to Watts  l'6l 

thou  hast  heard  th/  servants'  cry. ..  IFaZ/s  192 
thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me. ...  Watts  234 

thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere Watts    37 

thou  wilt  hear  me  when  1  pray Watts    20 

't  is  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand Wutts  151 

we  come  before  thee  now ?Iart  479 

iwfai 


we  confess  our  numeroiwfaulis. . .  .'Watts  42? 

we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old Watts    85 

what  a  feeble  piece Watts  147 

whai  a  heaven  of  saving  grace Watts  o27 

what  a  wretched  land  is  this Watts  453 

what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man ;  Watts  241 

what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  1...  Watts  126 

when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er Wutts  237 

when  my  raptured  thought. . .  .Mrs.  Steele  261 
when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high. . . .  Watts  118 

when  we  bend  before  thy Pratt's  Col.  484 

where  shall  guiltv  souls  retire Watts  236 

F.oud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord Watti  '^4? 

j,ove  divini-'.  alMove  excelljii:;  C  Weslty  Wii 


IMDEX.  707 

Page. 
M9^«sf.i:  sweetness  sits  enthroned. .  ,.S.  Stcnnett  334 

RIa'ker  and  sovereigii  Lord  ! Watts    16 

Marked  ?«  the  purpose  of  the  skies Noel  536 

Men  of  God  !  jjo  take  your  stations Kelly  531 

Mercy  and  iudjnient  are  my  song Watts  U>6 

Mighty  GoJ  !  while  angels  bless  xhee...llobivson  31 S 

Mine  eyes,  and  my  desire Watts    55 

Morn-ino;  breaks  upon  the  tomb Collyer  349 

Mortals  !  awake,  with  angels  join Medley  '289 

My  dear  Retieemer,  and  my  Lord  ! Watts  314 

My  drowsy  powers  !  why  sleep  ye  so  7 Wat's  45U 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee Palmer  335 

My  former  hopes  are  tied Cuicper  388 

My  God  !  accept  my  early  vows Walts  238 

My  God  !  consider  my  distress Watts  201 

My  Gnd  !  how  endless  is  thy  love Watts  564 

My  God  I  how  many  are  iny  fears Watts    18 

My  God !  m  whom  are  all  the  springs Watts  101 

My  God!  my  everlastuiE:  hope Wattt  i2U 

My  God  !  my  Father  !  blissful  name.  .37r5.  Steele    65 
My  God  !  my  King!  thy  various  praise. ...  ITa^/s  242 

My  God  !  my  life,  ray  love Watts  2tJ8 

My  God  !  my  portion  and  my  love Watts  277 

My  God  !  Dreserve  my  soul Diright  101 

Mv  God  !  permit  me  not  to  be ^Vatts  274 

My  God!  permit  my  tongue M'u/ts  IK! 

My  God  !  the  spring  of  all  my  joys Watts  270 

My  God  !  the  steps  of  pious  men Watts    73 

My  God  !  thy  service  well  denvands..  .Doddridge  471 

My  God  !  whene'er  my  longing Mrs.  Steele  272 

My  God  !  while  impious  men Diright  238 

My  neart  rejoices  in  thy  name Watts    65 

My  Maker  and  my  King  ! Mrs.  Steele  271 

My  never-ceasing  songs  shall  show Watts  142 

My  refuge  is  the  God  of  love Watts    t^) 

My  righteous  Judge  !  my  gracious  God  !. ..  Walts  239 

My  Saviour,  my  almiehty  friend ! Watt3   '2^ 

!My  Saviour  and  my  King  ! Watts    88 

My  Shepherd  is  the  living  Lord Watts     4f> 

My  Shepherd's  name  is  Love Htitfield    49 

My  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need Walts    47 

My  soul !  be  on  thy  guard Heath  4(19 

My  soul  I  come,  meditate  the  day *  ...  Watts  H-Si 

Wy  soul !  liow  lovely  is  the  place Walts   V.ii 


708  INDEX. 

I'age. 

My  soul !  reppat  his  praise Watts  l?^ 

My  soul !  triumphant  in  the  Lord Doddridge    48 

My  soul  lies  cleavinji  to  the  dust Watts  SOb 

]My  soul  !  thy  ereat  Creator  praise Watts  173 

My  Spirit  looks  to  God  alo;:'<! Watts  KJJr 

My  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord  ! Wat-ts    8* 

My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy Beddome  473 

My  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  friend Walla    24 

Nature  with  open  volume  stands Watts  344 

Naked,  as  from  the  earth  we  came Watts  445 

No  offering  God  ro^uires ...W.  Goode  l(X) 

No  more,  my  God  !  I  boast  no  more Watts  459 

Nor  eye  lath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard Watts  610 

Not  ail  ths  blood  of  beasts Watts  330 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth Watt3  372 

Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men Watts  30'J 

Not  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust Watts  187 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord Walls  468 

Not  with  our  mortal  eyes Walts  354 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme Lans^ford  425 

Now  be  mv  heart  inspired  to  sing Watts    8fi 

'  Now  be  tne  gospel-banner Hastings  52'J 

Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise Watts  336 

NoAV  from  labor  and  from  care Hastings  560 

Now,  gracious  Lord  !  thine  arm  reveal. .  .Newton  5G8 

Now  1  'm  convinced  the  Lord  is  kind Watts  12G 

Now  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart Mrs.  Steele  499 

Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood Watts  385 

Now  in  the  hour  of  deep  distress Watts    4G 

Now  is  th'  accepted  time Dobell  402 

Now  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust Watts    75 

Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King Hegi7ibothain  238 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey ^J)uddndge  357 

Now  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive..  .Doddridge  556 

Now  let  our  faith  with  joy  survey Kelli/  530 

New  let  our  mournful  songs  record Watts    45 

Now  let  our  sonqs  arise W.  Goode  159 

Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime. . .  Gihlmns  60& 

New  let  our  voices  join Doddridge  417 

Now  living  waters  tlow Montgomery's  Col.  54? 

Now  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace. . . .  Watts    45 

Now  shall  my  solemn  vowsjje  paid Watta  116 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  soft! Watta  2itl 


INDEX  709 

Paeo. 
Now  to  the  Lord  who  makes  U3  know. . . .  Watts  3'.7 

N>,n-  'o  the  power  of  God  supreme Warn  427 

Now,  lo  thy  sacred  house ^...Zhtight    84 

O  alL  ye  natiorss !  praise  the  Lord ^^'atts  IOC 

O  city  of  the  Lc-d  !  begin Lo^un  551 

O  God!  my  refut,!,  heai  my  cries Wti/rs  101 

O  (Jnd  of  Abra'm  !  hear Hastings  497 

O  Qod  of  Rethel !  hy  whose  hand Doddridge  4yJ 

O  God  of  erace  ami  rij;bteousnessI Watt'i     19 

O  God  of  mercy !  hear  my  call Wulla     99 

O  God  of  sovereign  grace Village  Hymns  540 

O  God  !  onr  helpin  ajres  past Walts  143 

O  God'  thou  art  my  God  alone Montgomfry  IW 

O  Lord  !  ajiother  day  is  flown H.  K.  Wlii'.e  502 

O  I^ord  !  encouraged  by  thy  grace. . .  .Mrs.  Steele  4M 

O  Lord  !  how  iniinite  thy  love Merrick    81 

OLoid!  how  many  are  my  foes Watta     17 

()  Lord  !  in  sorrow  I  resioTi Ger/is  477 

O  Lord  '  my  best  desires  fulfill Cotcjjer  47(i 

O  Lord  !  my  heart  cries  out  for  thee Watts  liM 

O  Lord  '  my  Kin^  !  how  excellent.  .il/orj(5-&w«ry    'JH 

O  Lord  '  our  God  !  arisw Wurdlmc^s  Col.  63S 

O  Loid  !  our  Lord  )  how  wondrous Watts    25 

OLoid!  our  Lord!  in  power  divine ...  PK  Goode    25 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Kirg  ! Watts    26 

O  Lord!  thy  work  revive Hastings  487 

O  my  soul!  what  means  i^his  sadness ...  i^a?ccc«  441 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God  ! Montgrnnery  547 

O  Sun  of  righteousness !  Bj'x&e....  Village  "Hynms  487 

O  thou  God  !  who  hearest  p,-^yer  ! Ccnder  189 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer  ! Pratt's  Cul.  364 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  fiiiJiers  cry ! Watts    97 

O  thou  who  givcst  all  their  iDod  ! Conder  573 

O  thou  !  whose  grace  and  juitice  reigns...  Watts  211 

O  thou  !  whose  justice  reigns  on  high Waits  1U3 

O  thou  !  whose  mercy  guides  my Edmeaton  449 

O  thnu  !  whose  tender  mercy  hears... i>/7"s.  Steele  404 

O  Zion  !  tune  thy  voice Doddndge  49U 

C  Zion  !  when  1  think  on.  thee Ktlly  231 

Oh'  be  joyful  in  the  Lord Cunder  1G6 

Oh    bless  the  Lord,  my  soal ! Watts  171 

Oh  !  bless  the  Lord,  ray  son! ! Mtmtgofrnery  IT^ 

GL  •  blessed  souls  are  they. .» ..,,,,  Walts    67 


710  ^       INDEX. 

Oh !  *pme,  let  us  sinji;  to  ttie  Lord. .  .Montgomery  im 

Od  !  eontd  I  speak  the  matchless Medley  303 

on!  could  our  thouirhts  and  wishes.. Mrs.  Steele  401 

<».^  !  lor  a  closer  walk  with  God Coirper  4K 

Oh!  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day Hart  4&': 

Oh  !  {or  an  overcotuinf;  failli Walts  ix4 

Oft !  for  a  shou t  of  sacred  joy Watts    '.'<i 

Oh  !  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray Mrs.  Steele  (503 

Oh !  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing. . .  C.  Wesley  i*Jlt 
Oh  !  for  that  tenderness  of  heart. .  ,...C.  Wesley  441 

Oh  !  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord Bathurst   1?5. 

Oh  '  creat  is  .lehovah.  and  great  he..Montgcmiery    1)4 
Oh !  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice ,  .Doddridge  498 

Oh  !  kappy  man  whose  soul  is  filled Watts  217 

Oh!  haste,  with  every  gift  inspired '.Dwighl  119 

Oh !  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy ]>Ie.wton  42"2 

Oh  !  how  1  love  thy  hply  law Waits  J97 

Oh!  how  I  love  thy  holy  word Cotcper  395 

Dh  !  if  my  soul  was  formed  for  wo Watts  4U 

L>h!  let  }Tie,  gracious  Lord!  extend Merrick     77 

Oft!  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still Getns  478 

Oh !  render  thanks  to  God Tate  and  Bradsy  175 

On !  speak  that  gracious  word  again Newton    99 

Oh!  that  I  could  for  ever  dwell. Reed  3-^3 

Oh !  that  1  knew  the  secret  place W^atts  4o5 

Oh !  that  the  Lord's  salvation Lyte    33 

Oh !  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  way. ..  Watts  2(.W 

Oh !  that  thy  statutes  every  hour Watts  'AU 

Oh !  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys Walts  328 

Oh  !  what  amazing  words  of  grace Medley  397 

Oh !  what  is  earthU  pleasure.' Hasiings    79 

Oh !  weep  not  for  the  joys  that  fade Knoivles  605 

Oh  !  where  shall  rest  be  found Montgomery  6(>4 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness... P.  Williams  549 

O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness Cottenl  548 

<L)n  God  the  race  pt  man  depends V/nfts  111 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand .... /S".  Slermelt  G13 
5.)n  thee,  each  morning,. O  mvfJod!..Gen^  Mair.  .5C5 

On  the  mountain's  top  appei..ring Kelly  b'^i 

Once  I  thought  my  niountam  strong Nnrton  45] 

Once  more,  my  soul !  the  rising  day Watts  557 

Oar  heavenly  Father !  hear Montgomery  485 

Oar  helper,  God !  we  bless  thy  name.  .Doddridge  668 
Ouj  Lord  i«  risen  from  the  dead C.  Weeiexi    SQ 


LNDEX.  711 

Pace 

Out  of  the  depths  ot  wc Montgomery  2!2f) 

Out  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress Walls  2J9 

Palms  jfelory,  raiment  bright Monts^omery  620 

Parting  soul !  the  flood  awaits  thee. .  .  .Ednifstun  581 

Peace !  't  is  the  Lord  Jehovah's Doddridge  cBi 

People  of  the  living  God  ! Montgomery  41.5 

Permit  r;e,  Lord  !  to  seek  thy  face. .  .Tlfrs.  Stfxle  2(>y 

Pleasinj:  spring  again  is  here Co/Iyer  571 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair \]'urts  307 

Pour  out  thj;-  Spirit  from  on  high. . .  ,Mo7it^omery  526 

I'raise  on  thee,  in  Zions'  gates Conder  1 14 

Praise,  everlasting  praise  be  paid Walts  2?'.l 

Praise  the  Lord — Tiis  power  confess..  Wrangham  252 

Praise  the  Lord,  who  reigns Maurice's  Col.  252 

Praise  the  Lord  ;  ye  heavens  ! Dublin  Col.  249 

Praise  to  God!  immortal  praise.. il/rs.  Barbauld  264 

Praise  to  the  Lord  on  high Doddridge  332 

Praise  waits  in  Zion,  Lord!  for  thee Watts  112 

Praise  ye  Jeiiovah's  name W.  Guode  253 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name Watla  226 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  shall  join...  Tra«s  2-14 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  'tis  good  to  raise Watts  245 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire. .  .Mmtgomery  461 
Prostrate,  dear  Jesus !  at  thy  feet <S'.  H'tennett  4d6 

Quiet,  Lord  !  my  froward  heart Newton  220 

Raise  thee,  my  soul !  lly  up  and  run Watts  CH 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs Watts  333 

Ptejoice,  the  Lord  is  King C.  Wesley  32L 

Rejoice,  ye  righteous  !  in  the  Lord Watts    68 

Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high ! Watts    51 

Repent !  the  voice  celestial  cries Doddridge  381 

Rest  from  thy  labour,  rest Mont^oviery  5Z7 

RetuTii,  my  roving  heart!  return Doddridge  4-52 

Return,  mv  soul !  unto  thy  rest Montgomery  1^8 

Return,  O  God  of  love  !  return Watts  146 

Return,  O  wanderer  !  now  return Collyer  400 

Return  to  the  guide  of  thy  youtli Heed  445 

Rise,  glorious  sun  .  supremely  bright... .Becidofn*  'dOi 

Rise,  gracious  God  !  and  shine Pratt'a  Col.  529 

Rise,  my  soul !  and  stretch  thy  wings. . .  Cennick  'i'28 
kisej  O  my  soul '  pursue  the  path Needham  ^ 


712  INDEX. 

Rockofaps!  cleft  lor  me Toplady  33^ 

Aos\  on,  tnou  mighty  ocean! PratVa  Col.  532 

RafeJj  thronji^h  another  week Neioton  509 

Hamts  with  pious  zeal  attending Taylor  'Z7'3 

Salvatixi  is  for  ever  nis;h Watts  138 

Salvation!  Oh!  the  joyful  soniid Watts  A\7 

Saviour!  breathe  an  evenin^j-blessins;.  ./>d«iesfo7»  150 

Siiviour!  visit  tiiy  pUiiitation Newton  4-iU 

Say,  sinner  !  hatii  a  voice  within Hyde  389 

Search  my  heart — my  actions  prove. .  Wrangham    67 

See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain ......Kelly  493 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand Doddridge  493 

See  th'  eternal  .Judce Cleland's  Hymns  COO 

See  the  ransomed  millions  stand Conder  5&J 

See,  what  a  living  stone Watts  194 

Servants  of  CJod  !  in  joyful  lays Moyitgom-ery  IS5 

Servant  of  God  !  well  done 'rlonlicoTvery  5'i7 

Shall  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life  ! Dwight  140 

Shall  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood Watts  279 

Shall  we  go  on  to  sin Watts  457 

Shepherds!  hail  the  wondrous. .'CAztrcAPsav'ww^f  1^ 

Show  pity,  Lord !  O  Lord !  forgive Watts    97  . 

Bhine,  on  our  land,  Jehovah!  shine Watts  116 

Shout,  for  the  great  Redeemer  reigns.  ..Beddome  553 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time Hervey  449 

Sing,  all  ye  lands  !  with  rapture  sing.  ...Hr/Z/^^/d  164 

Smg,  all  ye  nations  !  to  the  J,ord Watts  115 

Sing,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  ],ord  !. . .  .Doddridge  418 

Sing — hallelujah  !  praise  the  Lord Sweetner  379 

Sing  to  the  Lord  aloud Watts  131 

Sing  to  the  I^ord  .Jehovah's  name Watts  156 

Sing  to  the  Lord  most  high ....Dwight  Kio 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  \andH  ]..,,...  ..Watts  IT^S 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  yi-  heavenly  hosts  I Watts  594 

Si/iner!  art  thou  still  secure Newt07i  382 

Sinner  !  Oh  !  why  so  thoughtless  growr. . ..  Watts  ^^ 

Sinner!  stop.  Oh  !  stop  and  think Newton  379 

Sinners!  the  voice  of  God  regard Fawcett  398 

Sinners  I  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ! J.  Wesley  39^ 

Sinners !  will  you  scorn  the  message All*:n  401 

Bo  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flower.. Mrs.  Steela  580 

Bo  let  our  lips  ana~Iives  express Watts  472 

Softly  now,  the  light  of  day Epis  CoL  55S 


D^DEX.  713 

Page. 

Bongs  of  immortal  praise  belong , . . ..  Watis  181 

Hongs  of  praise  the  angels  sang Mcnts^omery  '^ 

Songs  of  men  !  behold  fron,.  ij^i.  ..Cong.  II.  Haul:  2'.)4 

fioon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say Walts    HS 

Soon  as  the  morn.ing  rays  appear Wranghmn    22 

Sovereign  of  worlds  displuy  thy Pratt's  Col.  539 

Rovereigi> Ruler,  Lord  of  all ! Rajles  407 

Spirit  of  holiness  !  look  down Dalhurst  42C 

Spirit  of  peace  !  celestial Spirit  of  the  Psalms  22i 

Spirit  of  power  and  might !  behold..  Montgomery  546 

Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord Montgomery  278 

Stand  up,  my  soul !  shake  off  thy  fears. .  . .  Watts  A'Si 

Staj',  thou  insulted  Spirit !  stay C.  Wesley  369 

Stoop  down,  my  thoughts  !  that  used  to. . .  Watts  590 
Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour.  ..il/rs.  Steele  342 

I3ure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh Mrs.  Steele  3t39 

Sure  there  's  a  righteous  God Watts  126 

Sweet  is  tlie  last,  the  parting Pratt's  Sel.  563 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace Watts  243 

B^veet  is  the  time  of  spring Gems  571 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God  !  my  Kir^. , .  .M'atts  151 
Sweet  is  the  work,  O  Lord !  ..Spirit  of  the  Psalms  151 

Sweet  peace  of  conscience, Heginbotham  443 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing Batty  416 

Sweet  was  the  time,  when  first  I  felt Newton  461 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song Pres.  Col.  2S7 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days Watts    77 

Tell  us  wand'rer,  wildly  roving Gems  394 

Thank  and  praise  Jehovah's  naiVa.e.. Montgomery  17^ 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come Watts  596 

That  day  of  wrath— that  dreadful. . .  Walter  Scott  601 

That  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe Watts  1^3 

That  once-loved  form  now  cold  and..iV/rs.  Steele  57£ 

Th'  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  high Watts  160 

Th'  atoning  work  is  done Kel/y  361 

The  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's Watts    52 

The  festil  morn,  my  God !  is  come Merrick  210 

The  giddy  world,  with  flatterin<r  ions^ne..  Dicigkt     61 

The  GoJ  of  love  will  sure  indulge.. Scott  591 

The  God  of  nature  and  of  grace Montgomery  267 

The  haughty  sinner  I  have  seen - . .  Watta    76 

rive  head  that  once  was  crowned. .  Urwtek's  Col.  363 
ITie  hejiveus  declare  thy  glory,  Lord ! Walta    ^ 


714  INDEX. 

The  hours  of  eveninjj  close Mrs.  Conder  564 

The  KiiijT  of  samts.— how  fair  his  face Watts    87 

The  lav/  by  Moses  came Wntls  319 

Tile  Lord  appears  my  helper  now Watts  15/2 

The  Lord  ascends  on  high Walts    17 

The  Lord  descended  from  above Sternhohi    38 

The  Lord  descending  from  above Watts  299 

The  Lord, — how  wondrons  are  his  ways. ..  Watts  17l 
The  Lord  is  come,  the  heavens  proclaim. .  Watts  160 

The  Lord  is  gracious  to  forgive Mor/.t.fomery  240 

'J'he  Lord  is  my  shepherd,  no  w&n\ ..  MoiUg ornery     ^0 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ! -Kelly  346 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reijjns Watts  154 

The  Lord  Jehovah  rei ^ns Watts  103 

The  Lord  Jehovah  rei<;ns Watts  262 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  jirepare Addison    47 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is Watts    4y 

The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light Watts    (18 

The  Lord  of  Sabbath  let  us  praise S.  Wesley  5lb 

The  Lord  on  high  proclaims Watts  2^ 

The  Lord  our  God  is  full  of  might. .//.  K.  White  283 

The  Lord  shall  come !  the  earth  shall Heber  598 

The  Lord,  the  God  of  glory,  reigns,  ..Mrs.  Steele  153 
The  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne.. ..  Wa?/s    95 

The  Lord,  the  Sovereign  King Watts  173 

The  Lord  unto  thy  prayer  attend WrangJiain    4 1 

Th6  man  is  ever  blest Watts     H 

The  mercies  of  my  God  and  King Lyte  144 

The  mind  was  formed  to  mount Mrs.  Steele  444 

The  morning  dawns  upon  the Mo7itgomery  34? 

The  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee Watts  111 

The  praises  6f  my  tongue Watts  122 

The  promise  of  my  Father's  love Watts  5(.)2 

The  promises  I  sing Doddridge  281 

1  he  Saviour  calls— let  every  ear Mrs.  Sleek  391 

The  Saviour  kindly  calls Epis.  Col.  495 

The  Saviour!  Oh!  what  endless Mrs.  Steele  311 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high Addison    40 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word Con-.per  204 

The  Spirit  like  a  peaceful  dove Walls  364 

The  tempter  to  my  soul  hath  said.  ..Montf^oviery    18 
The  voice  of  free  grace  cries, — Escape ..  T^ornAz/  323 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name Waits  blk 

Thee  will  T  bless,  O  Lord,  my  God  .  ,  Wrangham    71 


1^-DEX.  715 

Page 
Thee  will  1  love,  O  Lord,  1117  strength  !. .    .  Watts    36 

There  is  a  fountain  lilled  with  blood Coinper  303 

There  is  a  God,  al!  nature  speaks Mrs.  Steele  261 

There  is  a  glorious  world  of. .  ..Miss  Jane  Taylor  61C 

There  is  a  house  not  rn^de  with  hands V/atts  587 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  uelight Watts  602 

There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace. . .  Utiion  Col.  606 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 2\tppan  6t6 

These  glorious  mincls. — how  bright Watts  617 

They  who  toil  upon  the  deep Montgomery  179 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord  !  we Doddridge  513 

Think,  mishty  God !  on  feeble  man Watts  144 

This  day  the  Lord  hath  called  his  own... Baihurst  516 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made Watts  193 

T'his  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love Watts  200 

This  place  is  holy  ground Montgomery  5.S8 

Phis  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's Watts    51 

rhis  world  is  poor  from  shore  to  shore. .  ..Nf^lson  61^ 
Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  we  will. .  .Heber  533 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God Watts  196 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone Doane  337 

Thou  God  of  love,  thou  ever  blest! Watts  205 

Thou  lovely  source  of  true  delight. .  ..iHra.  Steele  316 
Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart  !•  ..3ir.s.  Steele  325 

Thou  very  present  Aid  ! C.  Wesley  309 

Thou  who  art  enthroned  above Sandys  152 

rhou  that  dost  my  life Church  Psalmody  brio 

Thou  !  v.'hom  ray  soul  admires  above Watts  355 

Thou,  whose  almighty  Word P:att's  Col.  375 

Thrice  happy  he,  who  shtins  the Montgomery    13 

Thrice  happy  man  !  who  fears  the  Lord. . .  Watts  183 

Through  allthe  changing Tate  and  Brady    72 

Through  endless  years  thou. . . .  Church  Psaiinody  IfiO 

Through  every  age,  eternal  God! Watts  14:5 

Through  sorrow's  nirrht,  and H.  K.  While  5;t2 

Through  the  day  thy  love  has  spared  us. .  ..Kdl'j  560 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on Watts  503 

Thus  God,  th'  eternal  Father,  spake Watts  ISO 

Ihy  glory.  Lord  !  the  heavens MojitgOTnery    41 

Ihy  uracious  presence,  O  my  God  !..  .Mrs.  Steele  473 
Thy  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light ! , .  .Montgomery  41 
Thy  life  1  read,  m.v  dearest  Lord  ! . .  ..aS".  Stennett  49G 
Thy  mercies  ftll  the  earth,  O  Lord  !,..,...  Watts  199 
Wj  mercy,  my  God !  is  the WhitffieUi^s  Coi.  207 


716  INDEA. 

Pag?- 

Thy  name  almighty  Lord  ! ,    ..Watts  )9<i 

Thy  peepU,  Lord  !  who  trust  thy  w  srd  ....  Voke  548 

Thy  way,  O  God  !  is  in  the  sea Faircett  aSa 

Time  is  winging  us  away Burtor)^57C 

T  is  by  the  ifaith  of  joys  to  come Il'affs  457 

'T  is  by  thy  strength  the  mountains Watts  113 

T  is  finished  !  so  the  Saviour. cried.  .,8'.  Stemiett  340 
'T  is  God,  the  Spirit,  leads MontffO/7ier7/'s  Col.  356 


'T  is  midnigirt — and  on  Olive's  brow. .  ..Tappan  338 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race Tate  and  Brady  117 

To-day — if  ye  will  hear  his  voice Kent's  Col.  395 


To  God  address  the  joyful. . .  Spirit  of  the  Psalms  16^ 

To  God  I  cried  with  mournful  voice Watts  125 

To  God  I  lift  mine  eyes Watts  207 

To  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known Watts  2-39 

To  God,  in  whom  I  trust Watts    56 

To  God,  the  great,  the  ever-blessed Watts  176 

lo  God,  the  only  wise Watts  305 

To  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes Watts  20(1 

To  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope Coicper  61'! 

To-morrow,  Lord  !  is  thine Doddridge  387 

To  our  almighty  Maker,  God Watts  161 

To  our  God,  loud  praises  give Conder  2;M 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name.. .  .Tlfrs.  Steele  3^35 
To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord  , .  ..Needham  572 

To  spend  one  sacred  day Watts  135 

To  thee,  before  the  dawning  light Watts  196 

To  thee,  great  Source  of  light ! /S".  Lyrics  270 

To  thee,  most  holy  and  most  high Watts  127 

To  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour  ! ..Alexander's  Col.  328 

To  thee,  my  God  !  my  heart  shall Mrs.  Steele  2f;8 

To  thee,  O  Lord  !  I  raise  my  cries Barlotc     W 

To  the  source  ofe\'ery  blessing Bathiirst  377 

To  thy  pastures,  fair  and  large Merrick    5(J 

To  your  Creator,  God : Mrs.  Steele  265 

'T  was  by  an  order  from  the  Lord Watts  257 

T  was  from  *hy  hand,  my  God  !  I  came., .  Watta  23f» 

'T  was  in  the  watches  of  the  night Wutta  109 

T  was  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night.. . .  Watts  bOt^ 

United  prayers  ascend  to  thee Collyer  497 

Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill Watts  2Vi 

tiuvcil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ! Watts  576 


INDEX.  717 

Up  from  my  yoiilh — may  Israel  say lVat:s  ?'.? 

Up  Xn  tte  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high Wafts  J76 

Vaiji  are  the  hopes,  the  sons  of  men Walls  45^ 

Vainly  through  night's Spirit,  of  the  Psalms  217 

Wait.  O  mv  soul !  thv  Maker's  will Dcddome  474 

Wake  the  s'onj;  of  jubilre Pratt's  Col.  553 

Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night Eoirring  528 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God.  ...C.  Wesley  406 

Welcome,  welcome",  dear Evan.  Mag.  414 

We  lift  oar  hearts  to  thee C.  Wi^slhj  555 

We  love  thee,  Lord  !  and  we  adore Watts    38 

We  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies Newton  468 

We  smg  the  praise  of  him  who  died KeUy  343 

Welcome!  delightful  morn! Hayirard  510 

Welcome,  O  Saviour  ! Bourne  and  Sander's  419 

Welcome,  sacred  day  of  rest ! Cong.  H.  Book  513 

Welcome — sweet  day  of  rest ! Watts  509 

VVhat  are  these  in  bright  array Montgoviery  618 

What  are  those  soul-reviving Pratt's  Col.  301 

What  blissful  harmonies  above Mrs.  Conder  621 

What  equal  honours  shall  we  bring Watts  316 

What  is  life?     'T  is  but  a  vapor Kelly  614 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God Watts  189 

What  sinners  value,  I  resign Watts    35 

What  though  a  thousand  at  thy  side V/atts  148 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God  ! Addison  27^ 

When,  as  returns  this  solemn. . .  .Mrs.  Barbauld  517 

When  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life Collyer  577 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatched. .  .il/rs.  Steele  591 
When  fainting  in  the  sultry  waste. .  .Mrs.  Steele  275 
When  gathering  clouds  around  I... Lord  Gleiielg  357 

When  gloomy  doubts  and  fears Mrs.  Steele  440 

When  God  from  sin's  captivity Montgoynery  214 

When  God  in  wrath  shall  come Dwight  105 

When  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong Watts    34 

When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name. . . .  Watts  215 

When  1  can  read  my  title  clear Watts  428 

When  I  can  *rust  my  all  with  God Conder  477 

When  Israel,  freed  fiom  Pharaoh's  hand. . .  Watts  186 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross Watts  345 

When  I  the  holy  grave  survey WaJlin  351 

When  Jesus  left  the  throne  oiCtod.. Montgomery  495 
When  man  grows  bold  in  sin ,  Watta    74 


71S  rSDEX. 

Pag© 
Wheji  marshalled  on  he  nightly.. .  .iT.  K.  White  29!j 

UTien  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past Noel  472 

When  my  cries  ascend  to  thee W.  Grove    59 

When,  O  deal  Jesus  !  when  shall  I Cemiick  olS 

When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see Montgomery  475 

When  overwhelmed  with  yrief. Watts  107 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  ticath Addison  59S 

When  shall  the  voice  of  singing Pratt's  Col.  546 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise.. iV/rs.  Steele  323 
When,  streaming  from  the  eastern.  .Z-orrf  Gk?ielff  56b' 
When  the  great  .Judge,  supreme  and  just. .  "A''atls    2fi 

When  the  vale  of  death  appears Gtma  ti7*j 

When  thou,  my  righteous Ovinffton's  Sel.  olK' 

When  we.  our  wearied  limbs  to . .  Tate  and  Brady  233 
Whence  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise. . ,  Watts  442 
Where  Babylon's  broad  rivers  roll. .  .il/on^^ame?-y  232 

Where  is  my  Sari  our  now Church  Psalmody  44'< 

Where  shall  the  man  be  found Watts    56 

Where  shall  v.'e  go  to  seek  and  find Watts  22'< 

Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet .S'.  Stennett  48.3 

While  all  the  angel- throng Montgomery  378 

While  beauty  clothes  the  fertile -Mrs.  Steele  o70 

While  I  keep  silence  and  conceal Watts    67 

While  I  to  grief  my  sou!  gave  way Neicton  489 

While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light. . .  .Dicight  140 

While  my  Redeemer  's  near J\Irs.  Steele    49 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks Tate  295 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting Mrs.  Williams  478 

While  through  this  changing Muntgoincry  444 

While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the Newton  147 

Who  are  these  that  come  from  far Kelly  549 

Wlio  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise Watts  422 

Who  make  the  Lord  of  hosts  their. .  .Montgomery  21.'i 

Who,  O  Lord  !  when  life Spirit  of  the  Psalms    33 

Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place Walts    33 

Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  conderno Watts  4C3 

Why  did  the  nations  join  to  slay Watts    15 

Why  does  the  Lord  stand  ofTso  far Wutta    29 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends Watta  532 

Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee Walt6  iyf, 

Why,  O  God  !  thy  people  spurn  7 Hatfield  l0*i 

Why  should  our  tears  in  s(nio\v..Co7ig.  II.  Look  573 

Why  should  th ;  childi  en  of  a  King Watts  363 

Wh,y  should. the  mighty  make  their BajUno  lOO 


INDEX.  719 

Page. 

Why  shcruld  v\  e  start  and  fear  to  die lVatl3  oS! 

V^liy  sinks,  my  soul  desponding Heelings  388 

V/liy,  when  siorms  around  you  gather Seurle  476 

*/hy  will  ye  waste  on  trillin;^  cares Dodridge  38"1 

Wide,  ye  lieavenly  gates ib'pirit  of  the  Fbiilins    54 

Will  God  for  ever  cast  us  oil". .' Watts  VZi 

With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue. ..  Watts  233 

With  earnest  longings  of  the  mind Watts     8^ 

With  grateful  liearts,  with  joyful. .  .  .P.att's  Coi.  2^8 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue Faiccstt  L^4 

With  joy  we  hail  the i<pirit  of  the  PsiAms  \'i*i 

\^'ith  joy  we  meditate  the  grace Watts  L".'li 

With  my  whole  heart  I  'U  raise  my  song. . .  Watts    '-J? 

V\ith  my  whole  heart  I  've  soueht'tiiy Watts  <>.il 

With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear Watts  i  13 

With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud Watts  2^6 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament S.  Stenvett  -1  i) 

VVithin  thy  house,  O  Lord Coitg.  Ec.  Mag.  5iiJ 

Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway Shirley  3G5 

Would  yo-u  behold  the  works  of  God  7 Watts  177 

Would  you  win  a  soul  to  God  ! Hainviond  A\r-i, 

i'e  angels  !  who  stand  round  the De  FJeury  cM\. 

Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth  !  adieu. . .  ..1/rs.  Steele  St"/ 
Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven!  ia.xe\ve\\...  Doddridge  5StJ 

Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigor Doddridge  4ll3 

Ye  holy  souls!  in  God  rejoice Walts    69 

Ye  humble  souls  !  appr  jach  3'our Mrs.  Steele  2&3 

Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord ! . .  Doddridge  411 

Ye  isles  and  shores  of  every  sea  ! Waits  161 

Ye  men  and  angels  !  witness  now.  ..Pratt's  Col.  501 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ ! Voke  53\ 

Ve  mourning  saints  1  whose Doddridge  535 

Ye  nations  round  the  earth  !  rejoice Watts  ItvJ 

>  e  saints  !  your  music  bring Reed  3ol 

Ve  ser  va>its  of  God  ! Whiief  eld's  Col.  Uri 

Ve  servants  of  th'  almighty  King  !.. .  . ." IVatts  1S4 

Ve  servants  of  the  livin"g  God  ! Bathnrst  215 

Ve  servants  of  the  Lord! Doddridge  4(JH 

Ve  sons  of  men  !  a  feeble  race Walts  149 

\  e  sons  of  men  !  with  joy  record Doddridge  2A'Z 

i'e  sous  of  pride!  that  hate  the  just Watts    95 

Te  who  delight  to  serve  the  Lord  ! Watl9  195 

Ve  trembling  captives!  hear Pratt's  C'd.  Sk" 


720  INDEX. 

Pas« 

Ve  trembling  souls  !  dismiss  your Beddome  *G2 

Ye  tribes  of  Adam  !  join Watts  248 

Ye,  who  despise  the  Saviour's Beman  3S4 

Ve,  who  ill  his  courts  are  found  !. .  .it.  Iliil's  Col.  397 

Ye.  who  obey  th'  immortal  Kiuc; ! Watts  '£& 

V«  wretched,  huno;ry,  starvinj^  poor  .'.iVJrs.  Steele  31^6 
Yes— I  wili  bless  ttiee,  O  my Ciodl ..IIeginboika7n  287 

V'es,  my  v  a  live  land  !  I  love  thee -S'.  P.  Smith  536 

Yes,  the  Redeemer's  gone Watts  360 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose Doddridge  349 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints  ! 7^opludy  44tf 

Zion !  awake,  thy  strength  renew. . .  .Pratt's  Col.  64? 
Zivn  stands  with  hilU  suuoundod £jzUi/  214 


INDEX  TO  SUPPLEMENT. 


PAGE 

A  debtor  to  mercy  alone Toplady  658 

Aarain  our  earthly  cares  we  leave 623 

All!  Avhither  should  I  go C.Wesley  643 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell Rouse  684 

Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast » 627 

And  can'l  yet  delay C.Wesley  64t] 

And  dost  thou  say,  "Ask  what  thou" 662 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail C.WesUy  681 

And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have Beddome  656 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise....: C.Wesley  648 

Asleep  in  Jesus,  blessed  sleep jtf?-s.  Mackay  679 

As  when  the  weary  ti'aveler  gains Newton  680 

Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares Nexoton  654 

Blessed  fountain,  full  of  grace Kelly  656 

Blessed  Saviour,  thee  I  love G.Duffield,  Jr.  632 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill Heber  675 

Ceaseless  praise  be  to  the  Father R.  W.P.  625 

Come,  0  thou  Traveler  unknown C.Wesley  663 

Come,  youthful  wanderers,  haste  to 670 

Complete  in  thee,  no  work  of  mine A.  R.  W.  657 

Creator.  Spirit,  by  whose  aid Dryden  638 

Crown  his  head  with  endless  blessing..  .PraW's  Col.  629 

Depth  of  mercy,  can  there  be C.Wesley  649 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord Hai-t  686 

Ere  the  blue  heavens  were  stretched Watts  628 

Eternal  Sun  of  Kighteousness C.WesUy  667 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost C.Wesley  623 

Forever  here  my  reat  shall  be C.Weslei/  630 

46  721 


22  INDEX  TO  SUPPLEMENT. 


PAGB 

Forever  -nath  the  Lord , Montgomery  682 

For  the  mercies  of  the  day Baptist  Noel  027 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows Stoivell  650 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high Ilaweis  641 

From  the  table  now  retiring Exeter  Coll.  675 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears Tr.hyJ.  Wesley  671 

Glory,  glory  everlasting Kelly  629 

Glory  to  God  the  Father  be 626 

God  bless  our  native  land..,. T.S.DwigM  677 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call Cowper  650 

God  of  my  salvation,  hear C.  Wesley  648^ 

God  of  our  salvation,  hear  us KeUy  687 

God's  holy  law  transgressed Bcddome  630 

Go,  labor  on,  spend  and  be  spent Bonar  673 

Great  God,  this  sacred  day  of  thine.,.,.. 3Irs.  Steele  623 

Hail,  my  over-blessed  Jesus Wingrove  631 

Holy  Father,  hear  my  cry Bonar  620 

Holy  Ghost,  the  Infinite 637 

IIow  gentle  God's  commands Doddridge  652 

If  thou  impart  thyself  to  me C.Wesley  666 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say Bonar  636 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus Bonar  635 

I  love  the  Lord,  because  my  voice Mouse  685 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here..... 682 

1  was  a  wandering  sheep Bonar  650 

Jesus,  at  whose  supreme  command C.Wesley  674 

Jesus,  engrave  it  on  my  heart Medley  631 

Jesus,  I  know, hath  died  for  me J.Wesley  657 

Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye C.Wesley  644 

Jesus,  merciful  and  mild T.Hastings  633 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope C.  Wesley  602 

Jesus,  our  best-beloved  friend 672 

Jesus  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us 675 

Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me C.  Wesley  653 

Jesus,  thyself  to  us  reveal C.  Wesley  664 

Jesus,  united  by  thy  grace C.  Wesley  672 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea Charlotte  Elliott  645 

Laboring  and  heavy  laden RanTcin  659 

Leader  of  faithful  souls  and  giiide C.  Wesley  679 

Lo!  God  is  here!  let  us  adore Torsteegen  625 

Lord!  as  to  thy  dear  cross  we  flee 661 


INDEX  TO  SUPPLEMENT.  723 

PAGE 

Lord!  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing Iiij)pon  686 

Lordl  IbeiieTe;  thy  power  I  ow-n Wreford  668 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear 678 

Make  haste,  0  man,  to  live Bonar  673 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Sa^'iour 6S6 

Mercy,  0  thou  Son  of  David Newton  647 

Must  Jesu3bear  the  cross  iilone 633 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by Nelson  681 

My  God,  My  Father,  while  I  stray C.  Elliott  654 

My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love Doddridge  650 

My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right Doddridge  605 

My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love Francis  635 

My  Jesu?,  as  thou  wilt Schmolk  665 

My  spirit  on  thy  care H.F.Lyte  666 

Near  me,  0  my  Saviour,  stand C.Wesley  667 

No  room  for  mirth  or  trilling  here C.Wesley  642 

Now  remember  thy  Creator S.  M.  Day  67G 

D  God!  how  often  hath  thine  ear Bunting  660 

0  God!  we  praise  thee  and  confess Patrick  C24 

O.Tesus!  King  most  wonderful L.Catlwlica  636 

0  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  thee liyland  605 

0  sacred  head,  once  wounded Gerhard  634 

0  thou  to  whose  all-searching  sight J.  Wesley  CCS 

0  thou  who  hearest  the  prayer Topi  ad  y  646 

Oh!  cease,  my  wandering  soul Muldenhevg  658 

^!  could  I  find  from  day  to  dnj.. Hartford  Selec.  600 

Oh!  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God. C.Wesley  6G1 

Oh!  send  thy  light  forth,  and  thy limise  684 

Oh!  that  in  me  the  sacred  fire C.Wesley  C39 

Oh!  that  the  Comforter  would  come C.  Wesley  CS9 

Oh!  when  shall  I  see  Jesus 671 

Oh!  worship  the  King,  all  glorious Glenelg  624 

Once,  0  Lord,  thy  garden  flourished Newton  651 

One  there  is  above  all  others Neivton  628 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive Ep.Col.  642 

Prince  of  Peace,  control  my  will 053 

Keturn  and  come  to  God Doane  640 

Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe Toplarly  633 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  thee Lord  Glenelg  643 


724  INDEX  TO  SUPPLEMENT. 

PAGl 

Saw  ye  not  the  cloxid  arise CWesley  677 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed 673 

Stand  up  I  stand  up  for  Jesus G.  Duffield,  Jr.  67<i 

Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait Watts  648 

The  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not Rouse  683 

The  morning  light  is  breaking S.  F.  Smith  678 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts Onderdonk  640 

This  world,  0  God, like  that  above Guion  665 

Though  faint,  yet  pursuing 670 

Though  troubles  assail  and  dangers Newton  655 

Thou  who  didst  on  Calvary  bleed Even.  Hymns  645 

Time,  thon  speedest  on  but  slowly L.  Germanica  683 

To-day  the  Savioiu-  calls Sp.  Songs  641 

To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go 6C0 

Unite,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite Doddridge  652 

Vain,  delusive  world,  adieu C.  Wesley  647 

"VVeary  sinner,  keep  thine  ej'es 642 

We've  no  abiding  city  here Kelly  680 

What  grace,  0  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 634 

When,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be...C.  Wesley  667 

When  languor  and  disease  invade Toplady  651 

When  this  passing  world  is  done JJJcC/ieyne  669 

While  in  sweet  communion  feeding 674 

With  broken  heait  and  contrite  sigh C4i> 


INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


Aaron,  163,  223-225. 

Aaron  and  Christ,  181. 

AbbaJ^ather,  211,  461. 

Abraham,  161,  174,  457,  49'1,  497, 

Absence  of  God,  131,  141. 

Accepted  time,  402.     See — To-day, 

Access  to  God,  111,  138,  354. 

Admissions,  4y8,  499,  501. 

Adoption,  103,  420,  460,  461. 

Adoration,  154,  156,  164,  135,  227,  2G5.   See— Praise. 

Adversity.     S,:e— Afflictions. 

Advocate,  299,  300,  305,  357.  409. 

Affliction,  23,  129, 445, 449,  472, 476,  477. 

Afliictions,  Comfort  in,  473,  476. 

Prayer  in,  83,  84,  169,  170,  239,  473. 

Sanctified,  194,  195,202. 

Submission  under,  23,  445,  449,  472,  474. 
477. 
Alarm,  379—387. 
All-sufficiency  of  God,  107. 
Almost  Christian,  387. 
Alms,  183.     Sec— Charity  and  Liberality. 
Ambition,  221. 

Angels,  69,  70,  72,  149,  173,  205,  291—293,  295,  297 
349,  453. 
Guardian,  359. 
Apostacy.     Sec — Backslider 
Apostles'  Commission,  525. 
Ariv,  223. 

Ascension,  118,  .347,  348. 
Ashamed,  333,  475,  .504. 
Assurance,  369,  -128,  475, 
Atheism,  32,  74. 


726  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

Atonemoiit,  99,  215.     See— Christ. 
Attributes  of  God,  73,  ]S-2.     Sea— God, 
Autumn,  i2G4,  572. 

Backslider,  55, 98,  99, 188, 406, 412,  445,  4jT.,  455,46^ 

Banner,  Gospe!,  529,  533. 

Baptism,  of  children,  493—498, 

Beatitudes,  195,  435. 

Beatific  vision,  443. 

Being  of  God,  40—42,  2G1. 

Believers.     See— Saints. 

Benevolence,  183.     See— Charity. 

Benevolent  Societies,  43S— 440. 

Bereavement,  4-15.     See— Death. 

Bethel,  God  of,  480. 

Bethlehem,  Song  at,  295. 

Star  of,  294,  290,  298, 
Bible,  198,  203.  Sec— Scriptures. 
Blessedness,  of  Saints,  195, 217,  435. 

of  merciful,  81,  435. 
Blessings,  sought,  21G,  478,  479. 
Blood,  of  Christ,  303,  464.    See— Christ. 
Bondage,  423. 
Bones,  Dry,  40O. 
Book  of  Life,  281,  449. 
Bread,  502. 

of  Heaven,  464,  503. 
Breathing  after  Holiness,  146,  200,  269,  360,  420,  431, 
441,  444,  451,473,507.  ' 

Broad  Way,  387.     See— End  of  wicked. 
Brotherly  Love,  223—225,435,  436. 
Burden,  76,  99,  103,  410.    See— Guilt. 

Calvary,  341,  345,  394,  448,  475. 

Canaan,  177,  423,  602,  613. 

Captives,  21-1,  231—233. 

Carnal  joys,  416.     See— Pleasures. 

Charity,  81,  438—440.  ^ 

Chastisement,  76,  194, 195, 202.   See—JJMicttoru 

Childhood,  121. 

Children,  130,  403,  404. 

Christ  receiving,  493,  495,  496,  498. 

Death  of,  580,  585. 

Hosannasof,  24,  27,  301. 

Instruction  of,  29,  5-!,  70,  404,  497, 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS.  727 

C*  I  Id -like  temper,  220. 
Choice.  ]9f),  3li3,  395, 
Cnrjic',  2^9—362. 

Advent,  80,    158,   1()2,  290,  297,  ?07,  336. 

Advocate,  300,  305,  409. 
Christ,  Agony,  338,  339,  342,  345. 

Ascension,  17. 51,  91, 93, 118,  347,  348. 

Atonement,  80, 119,  304,  308,  302,  406.     See- 
Deatk  of  Chriff. 

Beautv,  86—88,  311,  327. 334.   See—Ezcellcncp 

Birih,'290,  292—295,  297. 

Blood,  80.  215,  303.  342,  344,  358. 

Bread,  464,  501,  503. 

Captain,  433,  531. 

C-ompassion,  299,  305,  307,  309,  320,  333,  350, 
357,^09,504. 

Condescension,  25,  498,  504,  517. 

Conqueror,  53,  Sn^,  93. 

Corner-stone.  191,  193,  194. 

Coronation,  73,  87,  312,  352,  356. 

Cross,  311,  320,  3.39—345.  351,  353, 

Death,  35,  302, 335,  336, 339—341,   See— Atone- 
ment. 

Desire  of  all  Nations,  313,  517. 

Divinity,  86,  87,  92.  93, 313,  318, 321, 324. 

Dying,  341,  342.  ^ 

Dying  and  Rising,  16,  35,  339,  340. 

Exaltation,  15,  IG,  25,  39,  45,  52,  53,  73,  180, 
181,  312,  359, 

Example,  180,  314,  328,  338,  471. 

Excellencv,  87, 303,  318,332,  334, 

Faithfulness,  167,  441, 461,  462,  475. 

Fountain,  303,  358,  394,  397,  493, 

Glory,  52,  86,  88,  282,  318,  328,  336. 

Grace,  308,  310,  327. 

Hiding-place,  410. 

Humanity,  25,  299,  311.    See— Incarnation. 

Humiliation,  25,  296,  297.     See — Incarnation 
and  Death. 

Incarnation,  25,  SO,  160,290,  294,  207,  3(^,  311, 
321),  378,  543. 

Intercession,  300,  346,  347,  359,  360,  463. 

Judge, 250, 317, 594, 59.5, 599,  601. 

King,  52— .'54.  86-88,  91,  92,  123,  H2, 181,  223, 
?'i.:!i7.  :<H.  :i^i.  i^jj,  :i;<>. 


728  INDEX  or  SUBJECTS. 

Christ,  Kingdom,  15, 123, 15i,  181.  540,  541. 

Lamb,  312, 315,  31(5, 318, 335,  355, 448,  610. 

fiiffht,  306,  31G,  3-20,  481. 

Jiife,  316,  323,  337. 

Love,  305,  307,  310,  313,  333,  335,  350, 450, 5,^1 

See — Atonement. 
Loving-kindness,  330. 
Majesty,  86—88, 334. 
Mediation,  100,  333. 
Mission,  293,  307,311. 

Nativity,  289, 291—293, 295.  See—hu-srnation 
Obedience,  138,  299. 
Offices,  142,  329. 
Pearl  of  great  price,  307. 
Physician,  313,  337,  424. 
Power,  308,311. 

Praised,  3O0,  315,  318,  326,  327,  355. 
Precious,  301,  302,  311,  322,  325,  332,  334,  354, 

447. 
Presence,  49,  119,  313,  327,  332. 
Priest,  181, 292,  299,  317,  329,  357, 361,  362. 
Prophet,  292,  329. 
Ransom,  81, 304. 
Refuge,  324,  325. 

Reign,  on  Earth,  17, 87, 123,  124, 158-1G2,  322, 
541,  54.J,  546. 
in  Heaven,  54,  87,  92, 161,  349, 353, 359, 
361. 
Resurrection,  35,  73,  311,  33G,  340,  346—349, 

351. 
Righteousness,  138, 308, 314. 
Rock,  193,  194,  336. 
Sacrifice,  80,  330. 
Saviour,  191,  258, 260,  3-26. 
Second  Coming,153, 162, 317,  S18, 545, 594, 595 
Shepherd,  49, 103,  355. 
Sufferings,  45,  46,  119,  304,  3j6,  338,  342,  34.> 

353, 406.     See— Death. 
Sun,  304,  306. 

Sympathy,  299,  357.     See— Compassion. 
Teacher,  304. 

Triumphant,  39,  52,  54,  88,  93,  346,  554. 
Victories,  46,  546,  '>52. 

Victorious,  73,  118,  1-36,  124, 180, 346,  540,  550 
Wisdom,  303. 


INDEX  OP  SURrECTS.  729 

Christian,  425—478. 

Courage,433,  44-2,  4f)2. 
In  darkness,  120,  22n,  451,  489,  473. 
Dying,  581, 5?5, 586, 590: 
Encouras;ed,  442,  462. 
Race,  420,  432. 

Warfare,  193,433,450,463,  4G0,  474. 
Church,  Afflicted,  127,131. 

Beautiful,  139,  151,  520. 
Birth-place  of  Saints,  138,  151. 
Bride,  87,  355. 
Built  on  Christ,  193,  194. 
God's  care  of,  93. 
Coingto,  208,  210. 
Love  to,  232. 
Safety  of,  89,  93,  1G7, 
Welcome  to,  499,  501. 
Worship  and  Order  of,  58,  94. 
Citizen  of  Zion,  33. 
City  of  God,  91,  94,  139,  408,  551. 
Comforter,  368,  369.      See— Holy  Spirit. 
Comforts,  155,  198. 

Coming  of  Christ,  158, 162,  311, 317,  318,  545, 594, 595. 
Commission  of  Christ,  298, 309, 535. 
Communion  with  Christ,  323,  476,  503,  505. 
WithGod,  190,274,  459. 
With  Saints,  501,  .503,  506.     See— Sacra- 
ment  and  fiord's  Supper. 
Companions,  Evil,  61, 105. 
Compassion,  438. 

Of  Christ,  299, 305,  307,  309,  320, 357. 
Of  God.  63.  309.     Sf.e-Chri.^l  and  God. 
CopfosF.ion,  67,76,  97,  98,  146,  201,  2lS,  220,  369,  407, 

4i;j,  429. 
C^oafidence  in  Christ,  106,  334,  330,  414,415,  421,  433 
In  God,  60,  05,  60,  85,  89,  100,  206,  220 

263,  442. 
In  God's  Government,  65,  89,  220,  449. 
In  the  Promises,  206,  449. 
Conscience,  389,  443. 
Consecration,  189, 198, 420, 421, 499. 
Contentment,  220,  221. 

Contrition,  97,  98, 100, 343, 309, 404,  411,  441. 
i;on  version,  01,80,  215,  313,  413—424,492. 
Of  World,  11 6, 11 7,  .547. 


730  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

Convert,  414, 416,  419, 421,  422, 424. 
Conviction,  388— 391. 

By  the  Law,  3S9. 
Corner-stone,  191,  193,  194, 
Coronation,  312,  352,  353,  35G. 
Courage,  433,  442,  4r,2, 

Covenant,  55, 142, 174, 181, 182,  403,  491,  498, 500, 5li2. 
Creation,  68,  C9,  261. 

Now,  350,  546. 

And  Redemption,  25, 2S2. 
Cross,  311,  3-20,  339—345,  351,  353,  405,  411,  414.  116 

504. 
Crucifixion,  345,  457. 

Darkness,  120,  220,  418,  451,  469,  473. 
Day  of  Grace,  140,  141,  384. 
Day-Spring,  544. 
Death,  575—593. 

Contemplated,  577, 580,  5S0,  589,  55)0. 
Dreadful,  379,  385,  590,  593, 
Happy,  308,  577,  578, 579,  583,  593. 
Preparation  for,  14^,  581. 
Death-bed,  308,  578,  588, 
Death  and  Judgment,  593. 

Death  and  Resurrection,  34,  95, 140,  144,  588,  592. 
Declension,  85,  131,  464,  489,  491. 
Decrees,  181,279,281. 
Dedication,  House  of  Worship,  .57,  522,  523. 

Self,  414,  415,  419,  424,  498,  500,  501. 
Delay,  155. 

Danger  of,  381,  Sec— To-day. 
Deliverance,  61,  64,  65,  80. 

Spiritual,  61,  64,70,  80, 137,  212,  214. 
Temporal,  189,  192,  212. 
epravity,  Native,  32,  97,  307,  308,  337,  370,  372,  305, 
461. 
Total,  74,  97.  306,  307,  308,  337,  370,  372, 
Universal,  32, 308, 
Desertion,  82,  83,  120,  239,442,465. 
Desire,  451. 
Despair,  140. 

Deliverance  from,  30,  80, 
Despondency,  82, 128,  441. 
Devil,     ^cc — Satan,  Victory. 
Oevotedness,  102,  472. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS.  73} 

Devotion,  73,  274,  323,  332. 

Daily,  102.  226,  478. 
Dismissions,  tJ86— C87. 
Distress,  29,  80,  85,  107,  141,  441, 
Door,  :im,  401. 

Doubts  and  Fears,  18,  410,  443. 
Doxologies,  190,  191,  687—691. 
Duties,  513. 

Daily,  56G. 

To  God  and  Man,  33, 467, 472. 

Early  Piety,  70,     Sce~Ynuth. 
Earth  and  llcavon,  587. 
Earthly  Joys  forsaken,  416,  424. 
Education,  70,  122. 
Effort,  529. 

Election.  281,  426, 427,  429, 449, 463. 
End  of  Wicked,  13,  14,  74,  75,  95,  102,  12.5—127, 14' 
156,  600. 
Of  World.  GOl.     Sce—Christ^s  Second  Coming. 
Enemies,  38,  103,  238,  210. 

Deliverance  from,  101,  110,  205,  217. 

Love  to,  180. 
Espousals,  505. 
Eternity,  383,  446,  586,  590. 
Evening,  558—564. 

Devotion,  20,  72,  150, 205,  .559,  500. 

Sons:,  20,  558,  500,  563—506. 

And  IMorning,  564—566. 
E\idence3  of  Grace,  33, 75, 426,  434,  435.    See — Ca 

version. 
Evil  company,  Gl. 
Example,  427. 

Of  Christ,  180,3a  4,  338. 
Exhortation,  71, 72, 149,  155, 156,  380,  381.  397, 39S 
Experience,  203,  416,  427. 
Expostulation,  384,  339,  393. 

Faith,  457, 459. 

Defined,  457,4.58. 
Encouraged,  427. 
In  Christ,  309,  33.5. 
Joyful,  270,  431,  .584. 
I'jWfT  of,  45>',  -172. 


732  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

Faith fiiLioss,  314,  387,  42G,  432,  472,  608.     See—Ooi 

and  Christ. 
Fall,  307,  390,  488,  490. 
Family  Worship,  J38,  150,  502,  565. 
Farewell,  Christian's,  436,  586. 

Missionary,  536. 
Fast,  20,  30,  13]. 
Fatherless,  God  of,  20,  58,  59. 
Fears,  31,  201,  440,  443,  462. 
Feast,  506. 

Fellowship,  310,  37C,  415,  436,  408,  lO'J. 
Festal  Morn,  210. 
Firmament,  26,  40,  41. 
Forbearance  of  God,  163, 171,240,  381,  401,  407,  454^ 

455,  463. 
Forgiveness,  67,  171,  172,  215,  480.    See— Pardon. 
Forms  ineffectual,  372. 
Foundation,  J  93,  449. 
Foimtain,  303,  358,  394,  397,  493. 
Frailty,  77,  79,  145,  147, 172, 386,  574 
Freedom,  287,  288. 
Friend,  the  Sinner's,  399,  40-3.. 
Friendship,  224,  225. 
Fruits  of  Grace,  426,  460, 471, 472. 
Funeral,  77,  145,  147,  575,  532,  583,  589. 


Gentiles,  God  of,  159,  162. 
Evangelized,  535. 
Gothsemane,  338,  339. 
Glory,  Christ's,  80,  88,  328. 
GOD,  £61—283. 

All  in  All,  68,  268,  277. 

Almighty,  62,  153,  173,  178,  279, 283. 

Being,  40—42, 261. 

Benefactor,  271,  273. 

Care,  24,  69,  120, 164,  165,  174,  205,  241,  ?,0b. 

Chief  Good,  21. 

Communion,  377.     Sne — Christ. 

Compassion,  63, 169, 170, 18.5,  189,  262. 

Condescension,  26, 184—186, 262,  278. 

Confidence  in,  60,  65,  66,  85,  89,  106,  205,  220, 
258. 

Creator,  69, 167, 205, 228,  235, 261,  262,  265,  267, 
271,  230. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS.  733 

^OD,  Defence,  18,  36,  44,  75,  90,  149,  192,  205,  207, 

208,  212,  213. 
Deliverer,  61.  G4,  179. 
Dominiou,  51,  52,  117,  153,  157,  165,  Z73,  247 

203. 
Eternal,  145. 153,  167, 187,  20.5,  263. 
Faithful.  37,'  103,  142,  15],  171,  172,  175,  214, 

244,  2SG,  449,  463. 
Father,  65,  108,  189, 27C,  453, 4S2,  485. 
Glory,  63, 282. 
Goodness,  50, 73, 74, 113,  18.3,165,  170,  175,  178, 

23.5, 240, 242—245,  266,  275. 
Grace,  26,  27,  103,  134,  J  TO,  172,  134,  228,  235, 

262. 
Greatness,  176,  212,  243.      ' 
Guide,  178,  464, 

Help  in,  3J,  145, 15."),  1S7, 206.  508. 
Holy,  279,  283, 

Incomprehensible,  280,  284, 285. 
Judge,  28,  m,  594. 
Just.  27,  28,  37,  73,  74,  232,  283. 
Kind,  229,  243, 

King,  38, 62,  89, 104, 154, 157, 160,  173,  184,  262. 
Love,  81,  177,  266.  285,  311,476.     See— Good- 

jiess. 
Loving-kindness,  330. 

Majesty,  27,  38, 118, 154, 173, 186,  264,  276,  283. 
•     Merciful,  144,  170,  175,  176,  189,  215,  229,  230, 

237,  244, 267.  282. 
Ouinipresont,  234,  236,  237. 
Omniscient,  68,  234- -236,  280.  4.52. 
Portion,  21,  125,277,  413. 

And  Hope,  19. 
Power,  62,  6.3, 127,  123,  153,  275,  283. 
Praised,  63,72, 104,  H4— 116,  164, 170, 17.5,  515, 

263,  270,  278,  279,  286,  287. 
Presence,  74,  237,  270,  469. 
Providence,  28,  1 15,  2!)],  264,  271,  272,  284. 
Kilugo,  37,  59,  101,  104,  106, 107,  148,  187,  207, 
274,  403. 
Of  Saints,  30,  89, 90. 
Kei^n,  2(52,  276, 

Reigiiini^  in  Nature,  38,  68, 275,  283. 
Kcjoicing  in,  37,  48,  110, 205. 270. 
Rock,  66,  107,  155. 


734  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

«0D,  Shepherd,  46—50,  131,  155,  493. 

Sovereisn,  61,  liJ8,  13-2^  153,  1G4,  168,  173,  l&J, 

281,283.285,37-2. 
Supreme,  1:^2, 153,  160,  161. 
Trust  in,  44, 05,  08,  75, 82, 103,  107, 149, 137,  440. 
Truth,  73,  104,  165,463. 
Unchangeable,  li)7,  W9. 
Wisdom,  181,  275,  280, 
Works,  127,  130,  181,  228,  250,  280. 
Good  Works,  33,  198,  459,  460,  472. 
Gospel,  Excellency,  143,  203,  260, 299,  300. 
Feast,  396,  506. 
Freeness.    Sre — Or  ace. 
Invitations,  391—404. 
Message,  193,290,41)1, 
'  Nature  compared  with,  39. 
Power,  88,  260,  311,  463. 
Rejection,  156,  319. 
Spread  of,  39, 116, 159,223,  537—554. 
Sabbath  iAIorning  for,  42. 
Success,  538,  549,  551,  552. 
Triumphant,  114,  162,  180, 181,  539,  544. 
Trumpet,  392, 402, 538, 541. 
Worship,  94. 
Grace,  26,  27,  421,  459. 

Abounding,  305,  327,  475,  477. 
Converting,  372,  426. 
Free,  218,  322,  372. 
Implored,  21,  482. 
Quickening,  203. 
Restoring,  406,  412,  465. 
Restraining,  452,  455. 

Sovereign,  306,  372,   395,  410,  429,  454,  4^ 
See — Spii-iU  Christ, 
O races,  434.     Sre — Evidences. 
Grace  pnd  Glorv,  160. 
Gratitude,  48,  3:!4,  557. 

For  Spiritual  niessings,  170—172, 187— 18tt 

377,  421,  507. 
For  Temporal  Blessings,  204,  273,  470. 
Grave,  140,  575,  580,  583,  588. 
Guest,  Heavenly,  399,  401. 
(Juidance,  Divine,  55,  178,  368,464,480. 
Guilt,  99,  370,  390,  409,  415,  455. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS.  735 

Happiness  in  Gcxl,  46, 110, 180, 216,  243, 2G8,  269,  422, 

434. 
Hardness  of  Heart,  454,  456. 
Harvest,  Spiritual,  141. 

Temporal,  572,  573. 
Health.  189,  470,  471. 
liearc,  Contrite,  98,  404,  405, 407,  410,  441. 

Deceitful,  234,  401,  410,  412,  452,  455. 
Hard.  4U5,  412,454,  45t). 
Sinful,  97,  391, 407, 412,  441. 
Seen  of  God,  234,  236,  390,  452. 
Heathen,  529, 535,  542, 544, 548,  549. 
Heaven,  002-622. 

Anticipated,  151,  417,  428, 442,  444,  451,  602, 

605,  606,  612,  614. 
Blessedness  of,  602,  605,  612,  614. 
Eternal,  609,611,  621. 
Glorious,  605, 607, 610, 612,  614. 
Home  of  the  Saints,  33,  52,  608,  609, 612. 
Hopes  for,  146,  451, 461,  602,  613,  617—619. 
Presence  of  God,  608,  614. 
Rest,  604, 606,  (!0S,  609,  6II. 
Sinless,  6U4,  (i]8,  619. 
Society  of  Saints,  607,  614,  G18,  620. 
Songs  of,  331, 603, 615,  621 . 
Worship,  603,  616. 
Heavens,  Languaore  of,  40. 

Starry,  4l. 
Heavenly-mindedness,  605,  608. 
Heir  of  Heaven,  33. 

Hell,  140, 141,  594, 596, 597,600,  601,  G04. 
Heralds,  524,  530,  531,  532. 
Holinoss,  52,54,  431,472. 
Holy  Spirit,  362—372. 

Absence,  362.  369, 370.  465. 

Comforter,  363.  36l>— 372. 

(irieved,  364,  369,  385. 

Influence  of.  320,  365,  366.  370,  372,  383^ 

547. 
Invoked,  362,  364,  366,  371,  497,  547. 
Sanclifier,  363. 365, 367, 368,  371,  372, 
Striving,  369,  389. 
Hope,  48,  58,  82.  407. 

In  Affliction,  83, 472.  576, 579. 
In  (nirist,  300  'iOl,  3.58,  360. 


736  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS- 

Hope,  In  Darkness,  31, 220, 441, 489. 

In  Death,  443,  577,  581,  585,  588,  5iHi. 
In  God,  187,  463,  476. 
Of  Heaven,  358,  428. 
Eejoicing  in,  321,  425,  433. 
Hosanna,  193,  194,  552,  505. 

Children's,  24, 27,  301,  495. 
House  of  God,  50—53,  84,  134,  135,  222,  514. 

Instruction,  57,  210,  509,  511,  522. 
Prayer,  521,  522. 

Precious,  58,  133,  134,   130,  208,  20<!». 
See — fianctuary. 
Househuld,  224,  225.  497. 
Humility,  143,221,435. 
Husbandman,  112. 
Hypocrisy,  60. 

Idolatry,  34,  131,  IGO,  415,  544. 

Immorality,  30. 

Immortality,  34,  35,  245,  323,  444,  580,  C02,  604,  006-, 

C07. 
Incarnation,  80,  160,  294,  297,  3Q2.     i^ee— Christ. 
Inconstancy,  176,  452. 

Indwollm?  Sin,  97,  99,  240, 410,  412,  454,  457  461, 
Infants,  493,  494,  498.     See— Baptism. 

Death,  490,  580. 
Ingratitude,  454,  455. 
Inspiration,  203,  204,  257,  260. 
Installation,  524—520. 
Instruction,  Early,  29,  70,  122,  404,497. 
Intercession,  300,  300.  .See — Christ. 
Invitations,  391—404. 

By  Christ.  391,  393. 
Invitations,  Heralds,  532, 535. 

Sovereisn  Grace,  395,  412. 

Weary  and  heavv-laden,  392, 393, 397  3^9 

Wanderers,  394,' 395,  400. 

Young,  70,  395,  403. 

To  Fountain,  394,395,  .397. 

Gospel  Feast.  392, 390. 

Living  Waters,  392,  393,  397. 

Mount  Zion,  395. 

And  Expostulation,  384,  398. 
Invocation,  362,  373,  375,  479,  481,  485,  517. 
Israel,  163,  176, 177,  186,  205. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS.  737 

krael,  Prayer  for,  130,533. 
Salvation  of,  33. 

jKHOyAH,  162,  164. 

Coming  to  Roign,  28, 38, 132. 
Jerusalem,  New,  550,  608. 
Jews,  33,  130,  186, 535. 
Soy,  468,  490. 

In  Believing,  215,  425,  430. 
In  Christ,  4-J5,  447. 
Over  repenting  Sinners,  422, 549. 
JToys  Departed,  464,  465. 
Jubilee,  488,  531,  540,  552,  553. 
Judgment,  27,  95,  141,  594—601. 

Anticipated,  596,  600. 

Awful  Day,  598, 599, 601. 

Christ's  Coming,  160,  594,  595,  59<J,  GC  (. 

God.  the  Judge,  28,  90,  594. 

Sinner's  Doom,  594, 596, 600,  601. 

Trumpet,  594,  595, 597. 

Welcomed,  594,  595. 
iudgmeuts,  106,  128. 
Justification,  66,  213,  459,  460, 463. 

Kingdom  of  Christ,  122,  123,  222,  321,  550. 
Kuocking,  399.     See— Door. 
Knowledge,  434,  451. 

Lamb  of  God,  312, 315, 316, 335,  355, 448,  G16. 
Latter-day,  530,  551. 
Law,  41,197,  319,  389,  459. 
Liberality,  183,  438—440. 
Life,  316,  323,  327. 

Brief,  77,  79,  14",  387. 
Light,  367,  368,  418. 

Of  the  World,  306,  310,  320. 
Longing  for  God,  82,  ^3.     See—  Thirstin/r. 
Lord\9  Day,  135,  151,  191,  193,  208,  209,  509—519 
See — Sabhatk 
Evening,  518,  519. 
Morning,  22,  109. 
Lord's  Prayer,  485. 

Lord's  Supper,  502 — 508.  j 

Loss  of  Soul,  590,  59C,  604.    See—Alarm^  and  End 
uf  IVicked. 

47 


738  IHDEX  or  SUBJEdW. 

Love  to  Bpethren,  223—225,  415, 435. 

Christ,  310,  311,  316,  354,  459,  466,  467. 

Church,  231—233. 

God,  434. 

Man,  434,  438—440. 
Loving-kindness,  330. 
Lukewarmness,  444,  450,  454,  456. 

Magistrates,  105, 132,  16C. 
Man,  25. 

Feeble,  77,  147,  235,  241,  308,  38G,  390,  3%. 

Lord  of  this  World,  20. 

Mortal.  145,  167,  461. 

Sinful,  74,  279,  283,  306—308,  313,  380,  390,  39& 
.Mariners,  178,  179. 
Martyrs,  017,  618. 
Mediation.    See — Christ, 
Meditation,  202. 

Morning,  556,  557. 
Night,  72,  109,  197,  559,  560. 
Meekness,  221,  435,  472. 
Rlemories,  503. 

Mercies  of  God,  144,  172,  229,  230,  237. 
Mercy,  172,  207,  282,  462. 

Pleading  for,  56,  408. 
Voice  of,  382. 
Merciful,  Blessedness  of,  81 . 
Mercy-seat,  160,  269,  274,  409,  410,  519, 
Merits,  405,  459. 
Messiah,  124,  222. 
Millennium,  537,  539. 
Ministry,  524 — 527.    See — Pastor. 
Miracles,  186,  313. 
Missionary,  531—534,  536,  543. 
Missionary  Meeting,  530. 
Missions,  528 — 536. 
Morning,  554—558. 

Devotion,  17,  19,  22,  238,  555,  558,  6e4- 

566. 
Invocation,  21,  179,  .554,  555. 
Morning  or  Evening,  564—566. 
Mortality,  145,  167, 461. 
Moses  and  Christ,  319. 
Mountji,  475. 
Mourner,  45, 199, 469,  575,  576, 579, 582, 501. 


INDEX  OP  SUBJECra  739 

Mourner,  Spiritual,  435,  442. 
filyster  J,  264,  320. 

Marrow  Way,  3S7. 

Nation,  Favored,  45.  68,  287,  285, 

Prayer  for,  106,  116. 

Punished,  106. 
Nativity.  Sec— Christ, 
Nature,  249,  267,  280. 

and  Revelation,  39—42. 
Neighbor,  Love  to,  434,  438—440. 
Now  Birth,  370—372,  413. 
New  Year,  147,  566—569. 
Night,  109,208.     See— Meditations. 

Obedience,  66,  155—157,  196,  300,  426,  459, 

Ocean,  179,  532. 

Ofifers.    See — Gospel. 

Old  Age,  120,  121,  449. 

One  thing  ueedlul,  381,  387. 

Oppressors,  30,  103. 

Ordmances,  493 — 508.      See — Baptism,  and    tard  a 

Supper. 
Ordhiations.     See — jWnistnj. 
Original   Sin,  32,  97,  308,  337,  370,  372,  395.     Ses— 

JJepravity. 
Orphans,  29,  58,  59. 

Pardon,  54,  66,  67,  172,  218,  395,415,  481. 
Parents,  130.     See — Baptisvi  and  Children. 
Parking,  436,  437. 
Pastor,  Commissioned,  .525. 

Death  of,  .526,  527. 
Pastures,  46,  47,  50. 
Patterns,  427. 

Peace,  37,  123,  124,  2U5,  435,  443. 
Temporal,  123, 124, 205,  435. 
Spiritual,  37,  195,  397,  443,  465. 
Pearl,  307. 

Penitence,  97,  404—412. 
Persecution,  God's  care  in,  24,   100,  101,   103,  110, 

217. 
Perseverance,  76,  103, 136,  142, 171,206,  305,  430,  442^ 

449,  461- 463. 
Peslilenco,  148,  149. 


740  INDEX  OP  SUBJECTS. 

Pilgrim,  109,  396,  417,  418,  448,  451,  404,  48?. 
Christian,  77,  108,  453, 585. 
Song  of,  353,  423. 
Pilgrimage,  453,  518. 
Pity,  438.     See — Charity  and  Sympathy. 
heading  with  God,  54,  56,  70,  84,  97,  99,  106,  143, 
140,  170,  200, 211, 239,  405,  482,  480. 
For  Mercy,  32,  201,  239,  406,  408, 449. 
^?leasures.  Holy,  410,  447,  490. 

Sinful,  79,  125,  394,  451. 
Unseen,  316,  431,  G07,  608. 
Poor,  81.     See— Charity. 
Portion,  413,  428. 

Pra.i9e,  43,  111,  112,  114,  155,  150,  182,  184,  190,  19L, 
227—229,  244,  252,  253,  287. 
To  Christ,  53,  54,  73,  91,  92,  114, 121, 159,  300, 

312, 313,  315,  318, 326,  335,  355, 514. 
To  God,  104,  138,  152,  154,  159,  101,  164, 170 

172,  175,  228,  2.10,  233,  265,  273. 
To  Trinity,  27,  374,  379,  622—626. 
Perpetual,  270, 287. 

Universal,  117,  163, 106, 190,  191,  226,  228,  247 
—249,250—253,273,280. 
Pi-ayer,  .^8,  116,  189,  201,  441,  456,  478—487. 

In  Affliction,  23,  83—85,  129,  169,  170,  189, 

239  240. 
Answered',  29,  00,  69,  115,  108,  189. 
In  Darkaoss,  120,  131,480. 
Earnest,  141,  479, 484,  538. 
Exhortation  to,  156,  482. 
Nature  of,  431. 
For  Pardon,  441,  480. 
Under  Rebuke,  23. 
In  Times  of  Wickedness,  30. 
I*rayer  and  Praise,  43,  111,  485,  561. 
Preaching.     See — Mmistnf. 
Predestination,  279,  281,  420,  427,  449,  4C3. 
^ride,  95,  127,  221,  391. 
Jobation,  381,  383-387. 
Prodigal,  422. 
"•Tofession,  498,  500,  501. 
» ^oraised  Land,  70,  423,  602,  600,  610—613. 
Yoir.'ses  of  God,  199,  279,  281, 286,  449,  476,  494. 
y^ophecy,  257,  543. 
Yrosperity,  Dangerous,  21,  102,   25,  126,  416, 424. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS.  741 

Prosperity,  From  God,  216, 217, 445. 
OftheWicked,  125, 126. 
Protection,  WO,  115,  148,  149,  205,  207,  212,  il7,  233, 

238,  430. 
Piovidence,  68, 115. 

Kind,  217,  261,  264,  271,  272,  449. 
Mysterious,  126,284. 
Wisdom  and  Equity  of,  28. 
Punisliment,  14,  95,  105,  125,  140,  141,  319,  594,  597. 

See — Judrrmeritf  and  fVicked. 
Purity,  51.  52,  195,  435,  610. 
Purpose,  Full,  393,  415,  419,  421. 
Purposes  of  God,  281,  284,  285,  427,  536. 

Race,  420,  432. 
Rebukes,  23. 

Recollections,  187,  464,  465. 
Reconciliation,  302,  415,  419.    Sec—CovTersion. 
Recovery  from  Sickness,  63,  64, 171, 172,  188,  470,471. 
Redeeming  Love,  413,  421,  425. 
Redemption,  25,  259,  280,  282,  346,  430. 
Refuge,  30,  37,  59,  324,  325.     See— God. 
Regeneration,  by  Grace,  370,  413.     See — Conversion. 
Necessity  of,  370,  372. 
Bv  the  Spirit,  371,  372. 
Rejoicing  in  God,  37,  48,  110,  265,  276,  430. 
Remembrance,  36,  83, 108, 129, 187,  239,  507,  508. 
Repentance, t55,  97.     Sec — Contrition. 

At  the  Cross,  99,  405,  406,  411,  515. 
Exhortation  to,  380,  393,  400. 
Reproach,  414, 474. 

Resignation,  221,  445,  471,  472,  477,  478. 
Resolutions,  202,  421. 
Resolve,  393. 

Rest,  188,  392,  447,  4C8,  512,  513.     See—Heaveiu 
Resurrection,  34,  596. 

Of  Christ,  35,  73,  311,  335,  340,  34^- 

349,  351,  512. 
And  Death,  95,  140,  144,  588,  592. 
Joyful,  588. 
Retirement,  274,  323,  332, 459, 561. 
Return  of  BacksUder,  98,  406,  412,  445,  452, 455,  465. 
Smner,  98,  392,  393,  404,  410,  412,414,415, 
419,  422. 
Revelation,  39,  41,  42,  197, 199,  204,  257—260. 


742  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

Revival  Desired,  488,  490,  491,  537. 
Needed,  488,  490,  491. 
Prayed  for,  370,  487,  491. 
Rejoicing  in,  137,  168,  214,  450. 
Rewards,  37,  144,  149,  4fJl. 
Riclies,  107,  307. 

Righteous,  33.  3.5,  36,  578.     See—Sai7if.B. 
Rigliteous  aad  Wicked,  13, 14,  100.    Sae— Saints  and 

Sinners.  f 

Righteousness,  Christ's,  138,  308,  314,  431. 
Personal,  33,  35,  30. 
Robe  of,  314,431, 
ll'.sing  to  God,  428,  431,  432. 
River,  47,  90,  91,  322,  602,  607,  613. 
Robe,  314,  431. 
Rock,  37,  38,  66,  82,  107 
Of  Ages,  33G. 

Sabbath,  Close  of,  518, 519.    Sec — Loras  Day. 
Earthly  and  Heavenly,  513,  516. 
Morning,  109,  510,  511,  514,  516. 
Rest,  151, 152,  509,  512,  513. 
Resurrection  Day,  512,  514,  515. 
In  Sanctuary,  84, 135,  210,  509,  514,  517. 
Sacraments.     See —  Ordinances. 
Sacrifice,  Acceptable,  100.    See— Christ. 
Safety  of  Saints,  75,  93,  148,  178,  212,  213. 

In  God,  70,  75,  89,  93,  107,  149,  2Bf>,  207. 
Saints,  Beloved  of  God,  70,  75,  245,  Ud,  462. 
Character,  51,  76,  183,  460. 
End,  51,  52,  54,  76,  145, 
Happy,  14,  195,  217,  222,  245. 
Saint  and  Sinner,  13, 14,  36, 76,  100. 
Salvation,  33,  70,  115,  133,  194,  417.     .. 

By  Grace,  426,  427,  429. 
Sauctification,  151, 200, 363, 367, 371,  461. 
Sanctuary,  59,  152,  166,  208,  210,  509,  514,  51»— 523, 
See — Hous-e  of  Ood. 
Absence  from,  82,  134. 
Satan,  32,  308,  410,  463. 
Saturday  Evening,  563,  564. 
Scoffers,  101,  125. 
Scriptures,  203. 

Excellency,  43, 197—199.  202,  258. 
Inspiration,  204,  257,  260. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS.  743 

Pcriptures,  Love  for,  257,  5.311,  260. 

Power  of,  197,  201, 259, 26(i. 
Sea,  178,179,540, 
Seamen,  177,  179. 

Seasons,  111,  113,  240,  264,  567,  573. 
Secret  Prayer,  19(5,  274,  459,  478,  561. 
Security,  148,  154,  206,  207,212,  2*9. 
Seed  Time,  573. 
Seeking  God,  108, 129,  157,  175,201.  269,  272.  46-1,465 

478,  483. 
Self-Denial,  414,  471,  474.     See— Dedication, 
Examination,  50, 452. 
Loathing,  455,482. 
Rigbteousness,  33,  459. 
Sepulchre,  347,  411. 
Shame,  85. 

Shepherd,  Good,  47—50,  355. 
Shepherds,  294,  295. 
Sick-bed  Devotion,  78. 
Sickness,  23,  63, 470,  471. 
Sinai,  413,  403,  475. 
Siucerity,37, 196,  484. 
Sin  Abhorred,  411,  457. 

Burden,  337,  370,  410,  411, 482. 
Confessed  and  Pardoned,  99,  300, 584. 
Ill-desert,  380,  4G1. 
Original,  32,  97,  308, 370,  395. 
Sinners,  All  Men,  32,  308. 

Awakened,  388,  413. 
Careless,  379,  380. 
Character,  97,  370,  395. 
End,  76, 105,  125. 
Miserable,  14, 105. 
Warned,  380—384. 
Slander,  65. 
Sloth,  450. 
Soldier,  474,  592. 
Sons  of  God,  108,  426,  460, 461. 
Song,  Morning,  19, 557. 

Of  Angels,  291—293,  295,  297,  3:51 
Redeemed,  331,  615. 
Sorrow,  451, 472.    See—^ffiieti<m, 

Godly,  406. 

Soul,  444,  492.  590. 

U'i;ii)iiis.  1!'2. 


744  INDEX  OF  FUBJECTS. 

Sovereignly  of  God,  285,  372.     Sec— God, 
Spirit,  204.     See— Holy  Spirit. 
SpriiiK,  2G4,  570,  571. 
Star.  Bethlehem,  298. 
East,  294,  29G. 
Jacob,  294,  533. 
Storm,  Gl,  ()3,  177,  594,  .503. 
Strength  from  God,  37,  15G,  241,  442. 

Implored,  200,  45G. 
Submiasion,  453,  470. 

In  Affliction,  472,  473,  477,  478,  582,  691, 
To  Christ,  88,  419. 

To  God's  Will,  211,  445,453,  470,  474,  498. 
Success,  216,  217,  538,552. 
Summer,  141,  572. 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  304,  300, 487. 
Sunday  Schools,  122,  610.     See— Children. 
Support,  202,  308,  440,  579. 
And  Counsel,  34. 
Surrender,  414,  419. 
Sympathy,  81,  183,  435,  438  -440, 

Table  of  the    Lord,  .502,  503,  .50.-).       Sce  —  Lorct), 

Supper. 
Tabor,  475. 

Teaching,  Divine,  55, 199,  o'04,  365,  368. 
Temple,  109,  209. 

Temptation,  18,  23.  37,  IW,  125,410,441,  453,  463, 
Tempter,  18,  456. 
Terrors,  141,  382. 
Thanksgiving,  166,  242. 

National  BlosJn.'^s,  287, 283. 

Spiritual,  17.%  188,  228. 

Temporal,  175,  139,22S,2lH. 
Thief  on  the  Cross,  303. 
Thirsting  for  God,  82,  83,  108— UO,  275 

Holiness,  363,  3(36,  452. 
Throne  of  Grace,  218,  482,  486. 
Time,  383.  .554,  570,  574.     See—  Year 
To-day,  140,  141,  155—157,  385,  395,452. 
To-morrow,  387. 
Trials,  240,  478. 
Trinity,  Children's  Praise,  27. 
Communion  with,  377. 

fn,-,,r,'iMon.  ^73. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS.  745 

« 

Tnnitj,  Praise  to,  374,  576—379. 

Praver  to,  375. 
Troubles,  3i,  189,  239,  441. 
Trust  in  Christ,  1-21,  :«)I,  309,  311,  322,  4.59. 

God,  44,  5G,  65,  C8,  72,  82,  85,  104,  107,   110, 
219. 

Promises,  55,  144,  279,  281,  .323, 463,  491,  502, 
Ti-uth,  337. 

Trumpet,  Gospel,  392,  402,  483,  538,  541. 
Judgment,  594,  595,  597. 

Unbelief,  156, 176,  395.     See— Faith. 

Uufruitfulness,  454. 

Union,  Christian,  223—225,435—437. 

To  Christ,  310,  323. 
'Jprightness,  33,  52. 

Vanity,  77,  79,  107, 145,  241,  416. 

Victory,  Spiritual,  103,  241,  474,  546,  58-1,  616,  620. 

Temporal,  38. 
Vineyard,  131. 
Vision,  443,  490. 
Voice  from  the  Tomb.  587 
Vowa,  103,  189,  480,  501. 

Waitinq  on  God,.54,  211,  218— 1^20,  4«. 

Walk  with  God,  465,  472. 

Wanderings,  412,  422,  452. 

Wars,  Cease,  124. 

Warfare,  193,  433,  456,  468,  469,  474. 

Warninos,  131.     See—.^ilarm. 

Watchfulness,  238,  456,  467—469, 

Watchmen,  524,  525,  528. 

Waters,  40,  48,  393,  397,  547. 

Wav,  337,  360,  387,  417,  530. 

Weary,  392,  393,  399. 

Weeping,  409,  488. 

Welcome,  414,  499,  501. 

Wicked,  End  of,  13,  14,  36, 100,  105,  128. 

Winter,  246,  570. 

VVisdom,  Prayer  for,  483. 

Word  of  God,  122,  204.    Sce—ffcriptnres. 

Works,  33,  459,  472,  474. 

World,  447,  453. 


^46  INDEX  OP  SUBJECTS, 

World,  Crucified  to,  S-IS. 

Renounced,  307,  416,  420,  424,  507. 
Worldliness  lamented,  444. 
Worship,  04,  166,  273. 

Humble,  143,  1G3. 

Public,  84,  112,  133,  151,  157,209,  500. 
Wrath,  140,  141,  601. 
And  Mercy,  27. 

Year,  111,  147,  566— 574. 

Of  Jubilee,  488. 
Yoke,  194.  :^93, 
Youth,  121, 197, 204, 385, 403, 423,  483,  500,  591. 

Zeal,  203,  427,  428, 430—432. 
Zion,  208, 231,  418,453. 

Afflicted,  127,  231—233.541. 

Doauty  and  Strength  of,  94, 139, 21 1,  453,  520. 

Citizen  of,  33, 114. 

Foes  of,  100,  550. 

God  Reigns  in,  89, 93,  94, 100, 112, 114, 128, 138, 
162,  223,  468. 

Prayed  for,  539, 541. 

Prospered,  168,  490,  491, 537, 54!,  rAQ,  550. 


INDEX  (OP  SUBJECTS  TO  SUPPLEMENT. 


Adoration,  624,  629. 
Ark  of  Salvation,  658. 
Assurance,  657,  658. 

Baptism  of  fire,  639. 

Blessing  on  the  word,  eouglit,  627. 

Blind  Bartimeus,  64:7. 

Burdens  cast  on  God,  652,  654,  665,  666. 

Christ,  628-637. 

Adored,  629, 631, 633, 635, 636. 

A  friend,  628. 

A  guide,  630. 

A  refuge,  646,  648. 

At  the  table,  674,  675. 

Chosen,  647,  656. 

Divinity  of,  628,  629 

Needful,  631. 

Only,  632. 

On  the  cross,  634,  642,  648. 

Our  all,  633, 635, 636, 647, 653,  657, 

Our  intercessor,  648. 

Our  pattern,  634,  635,  661. 

Our  shepherd,  659. 

Patience  of,  634. 

Sanctification  in,  630. 

Sought  in  distress,  644,  645. 

The  King,  636. 
Comforter,  the  Spirit  the,  637. 
Complete  in  Christ,  657. 
Consecration  to  God,  663,  665. 
Consolation  in  sickness,  651. 
Contrite  heart  sought,  661. 
Conversion,  644-650. 

74: 


748  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS  TO  SUPPLEMENl. 

Cross,  bearing,  633. 

Christ  on,  634,  643. 

Invitation  from  the,  641. 
Crowns  cast  at  Jesus'  feet,  623. 

Death,  a  sleep -in  Jesus,  679. 

eternal,  642. 
Declension  lamented,  651. 
Dismissions,  686. 
Divinity  of  Christ,  628. 
Doxologies,  687-691. 

Evening  service,  close  of,  627. 

Faith  sought,  668. 

Fearful  encouraged,  671. 

Fellowship  in  Christ,  672. 

Forgiveness  in  Christ,  630,  631,  632,  634,  635. 

Friend,  Christ  a,  628. 

God,  omnipresent,  666. 

Our  all,  667. 

Our  friend,  652. 

Our  leader,  670. 

Our  shepherd,  684. 

Our  trust,  684. 

Praised  and  adored,  624,  626. 

Present  in  his  house,  625. 

Sought  in  affliction,  650. 

Sought  in  his  house,  623. 
God's  covenant  sure,  656. 
Goodness  of  God,  624. 
Grace,  in  Jesus,  631. 

for  sinners,  056. 

ilEAVEN  anticipated,  671,  680-683. 
Holiness  sought,  660,  661,  663,  664,  668. 
Holy  Ghost.    See— Spirit. 
How  much  we  owe,  669. 

Intercession,  of  Christ,  648. 
Invitation,  to  the  sinner,  640-643. 

Jesus.    See— Christ. 
Joy,  in  Christ,  635,  636. 
God,  666. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS  TO  SUPPLKSIENT.     749 

T.ABOR  for  Christ,  672,  673. 

I^a  borers,  prayer  for  the  increase  of.  678, 

Liberty  of  the  sons  of  God,  666. 

Life  a  pilgrimage,  679-682. 

Living,  to  Christ,  665. 

with  a  purpose,  673. 
Lord's  Supper,  674,  675 

Majesty  of  God,  624. 

Mercy  for  the  vilest,  649. 

Mercj'-seat,  650. 

Ministers,  prayer  for  increase  of,  678. 

N.VRROW  way,  64S. 

Nation,  prayer  for  the,  677. 

Nearness  to  God,  660. 

Needful,  Jesus  the  one  thing,  CGI. 

OxE  in  Christ,  672. 
Ordinances,  674,  675. 

Pardon  oftered,  641. 

sought,  64;j,  644. 
Peace  in  Christ,  653. 

to  the  sorro^ving,  642. 
Penitence,  643-645,  660. " 

Prayer  of,  644,  649, 
Pilgrimage,  life  a,  679-682. 
Praise,  to  God,  624. 

To  the  Trinity,  625. 
Prayer,  650,  662,  663. 

For  laborers,  678. 
For  the  nation,  677. 
In  trouble,  650,  667. 
Of  publican,  649. 
Wrestling.  663. 
Presence  of  God,  625. 

RECONcai.iATiox  sought,  667. 
Resignation,  6-54,  655. 
Rest  in  God,  65S,  665,  60&, 
Desired,  659, 
Returning  to  God,  660. 
Revival,  077,  678. 

Sakuath,  God's  influences  invoked  io,  623. 


750    INDEX  OF  SI31JJECT3  TO  SUPPLEMENT 

Sabbath,  close  of,  627. 
Sanctification  in  Christ,  630,  662,668. 

By  the  Spirit,  637.  ' 
Sanctuary,  God  sought  in,  623. 
Saviour,  Christ  the,  628, 635, 645, 648. 
Self-denial,  656,  670,  673. 
Self-knowledge  sought,  643. 
Sinners  invited,  640-643. 
Social  dedication  to  God,  672. 
Soldiers  of  the  Cross,  670,  671. 
Sowing  the  seed,  673. 
Spirit,  A  fire,  639. 

Holy,  637-639. 

Inviting  na,  640. 

Invoked,  638,  639. 

Sanctifier,  637,  639. 

The  Comforter,  637,  638,  639. 

The  Creator,  638. 

The  witness  of  sought,  638,  639, 
Spread  of  the  gospel,  677,  678. 
Sufferer,  consolations  of  the,  651, 

Time  flying,  673. 
To-day,  the  call,  641. 
Trinity,  invoked,  626. 

praised,  625,  626,  CSS. 
Trust,  for  time  and  eternity,  657, 658. 

in  suffering,  651. 

in  trouble,  654,  655,  670,  671. 

Wanderer  reclaimed,  659. 
Witness  of  the  Spirit,  638,  639. 
Word,  God's,  seed  sown  as,  627. 
World  disdained,  635. 

renounced,  647,  656. 
Worship,  commencement  of  public,  623,  625. 

Close  of,  627,  680. 
Wrestling  Jacob,  663. 

Yielding  to  God,  646. 
Youth  invited,  676, 


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